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Which one dies first when a ring of bark is removed?

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Shoot
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Root
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None
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Both shoot and root die simultaneously
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Solution

The correct option is B Root
The total removal of bark is called girdling, so when the bark is removed the roots will die first as they will starve without the sugar production by the leaves transported down.
So, the correct answer is 'Root'.

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