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Pruning Terms and Techniques

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29pts
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When pruning shade trees, a main objective is to establish ____ main lead.
The third of the 3 Ds of pruning
This type of root provides structure as well as "plumbing" for the tree.
Shoot growth stimulates _______ growth.
Old xylem cells in trees and shrubs become __________.
Apical or primary growth at the bottom of plants occurs at the ______ _____ (two words).
Made up of spring (early) and summer (late) wood. (two words)
Fibrous roots absorb water and _______ from the soil.
Another of the 3 Ds of pruning.
Wall 1 slows the _________ movement of decay in trees.
CODIT: Compartmentalization of _______ in Trees.
These tree organs supply water, nutrients and food to older, interior rings of wood.
Fruit production in trees is increased by increasing the amount of ________ penetration in the canopy.
This type of pruning is done at times on fruit tree twigs to allow lateral buds to break.
One of the 3 Ds of pruning.
Down
This type of pruning cut will likely result in vigorous shoot growth to replace the terminal. (two words)
Made up of old phloem cells (plus cork).
Layer of wood made after wounding with anti-decay properties. (two words)
Stout stems with very short internodes that usually bear fruit.
These shoots develop from latent or adventitious buds on woody roots.
Prune fruit trees during this season of the of year to avoid spreading disease.
Apple and pear trees have ________ buds that produce both foliage and fruit.
Enlarged area where a twig meets a branch - a zone of decay defense to be preserved when making a pruning cut.
Growth hormone produced by terminal buds.
In trees, this group of microorganisms cause most diseases and initiate wood decay.
This type of shoot grows where a woody plant experiences major loss in foliage.
When two stems are growing too close together, developing excessive pressure, ________ bark develops at the crotch.
Common shrub pruning practice to create a dense shell of foliage in a regular shape.
These cells make up CODIT Wall 1.
To reduce plant ______ is the most common reason people prune.
Apical or primary growth occurs on the top of plants at the _______.