Deform and stretch an object along a curve

[byetwo]

Hi.
I'm looking for a way to achieve the following in Maya :
I want to deform a geometry along a curve, with the ability to stretch it along the curve, as for a growth effect.
There is such a feature, called "Path Deform", in 3ds.
The idea can be found when creating a motion path, and applying the Flow path tool, but I would like the deforming lattice to be able to stretch along the curve (with a hi subdivision, so the warping tooks even).
IOf anyone knows a way...

[drblacksnake]

ikSpline

[joojaa]

or extrude/scale and path anim coupled with flow path and diconnection of anim curve. is another alternative.

As is scale along a wire tool that is straight on build. (its actualy a very good alternative for most path anim, it odes not have rotational controll tough but thas easily added with wtist and rotate). Actualy a surface can be used with wrap in same capacity.

Then teres a hardcore option wich uses logic from curve flow and a curve. THis is the mostt versatile but also the hardest approach.

[byetwo]

Thank you both, suits me fine !