Question

When a plant is girdled (ringed)

• A. the root and shoot die at the same time
• B. the shoot dies first
• C. the root dies first
• D. neither root nor shoot will die

Answer 1

The correct option is C

the root dies first

This is because the roots which is the major sink does not get food supply, which in turn is required to be oxidised during repiration for release of energy.