If a tree is girdled, the first thing that will occur is that the flow of _______ will slow.

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Girdling a tree involves removing a strip of bark from around its entire circumference. This interrupts the flow of nutrients and sugars in the phloem, which moves from the leaves (where they are produced via photosynthesis) down to the roots. Water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves are transported primarily through the xylem, which is not immediately affected by girdling.

If a Tree Is Girdled, the First Thing That Will