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Effect of the tree in pruning is:
Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)
- A. The contrary, properly conducted pruning is not harmful to the tree
- B. Careless pruning can, however, cause injury to the bole, leaving wounds extending through the bark into the cambium and even to the wood
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation
Proper pruning is generally harmless when cuts are correctly placed and made with suitable tools, whereas careless pruning can wound the bark, cambium, and wood. Hence both statements are correct.
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