Girdling Is a Procedure to Kill Unwanted Tress by Cutting

question 35

Multiple Choice

Girdling is a procedure to kill unwanted tress by cutting a groove into the bark of the tree.The groove must completely encircle the trunk and should penetrate into the wood to a depth of at least 1/2 inch on small trees,and 1 to 1-1/2 inches on larger trees.Why does this procedure cause tree death?

• A)No water can be transported from the roots to the leaves.
• B)No water can be transported from the leaves to the roots.
• C)No sugars can be transported from the leaves to the roots.
• D)Both water and sugars are prevented from being transported.

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