FORESTRY
PLANT AND WOOD ANATOMY
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Question
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If you cut down a tree and look inside, the xylem will tell you:
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what type of tree it is
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how healthy the tree is
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how old the tree is
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what fruits the tree grows
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Every year, trees form new cells arranged in concentric circles. These concentric circles are called annular rings. By counting these rings, the age of a tree can be estimated.
Detailed explanation-2: -Krishna determined the age of a tree by counting its annual rings which actually are the xylem rings. Tree trunk growth results primarily from the xylem layers and is counted to determine the age.
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