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[Feature]: Cohort growth deviation added to Linf (or L2)

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Describe the solution you would like.

Cohort growth deviation multiplier is only applied to von Bert k. I was hoping it could be applied to Linf or L2 to have a more consistent growth pattern. I think as a start it may be ok to have the same growth deviation applied to both parameters.

Describe alternatives you have considered

I have tried to estimate cohort growth deviations with a year-specific deviation on Linf. That sort of growth pattern has been difficult to justify given it is neither a cohort nor year-specific growth pattern.

Statistical validity, if applicable

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Describe if this is needed for a management application

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Additional context

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There already is code to do Lmin:

              Cohort_Lmin(gp, y + a, a) = Lmin(gp);
            } //  sets for future years so cohort remembers its size at birth; with Lmin(gp) being size at birth this year

It should be straightforward to create and use: Cohort_Lmax()