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Age of tree can be estimated byA. its height and girthB. biomassC. number of annual ringsD. diameter of its heartwood

Answer» Correct Answer - c
Age of a tree can be estimated by counting the number of annual rings . This study is known as dendrocronology . The two kinds of woods that appear as alternate concentric rings constitute an annual ring heartwood comprises dead elements with highly lignified walls that given mechanical support to the stem . the height and girth of a tree increases due to the activity of vascular cambium.


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