Girdling means:
Correct answer: B. Both (a) & (b)
- A. Removal of ring of bark to kill
- B. Both (a) & (b)
- C. While species, of thick bark, fluted, stem, xylem remains present inside
- D. None of these
Explanation
Girdling is the removal of a complete ring of bark, which interrupts the phloem and eventually kills the tree while the inner xylem initially remains. This is especially relevant when thick or fluted bark makes complete girdling difficult.
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