Root-Tip Injury Dating
Definition
Technique in which growth rings distal to a root-tip scar or redirection point are counted to estimate the number of growing seasons that have passed since the root encountered a physical barrier.
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- Root Growth and Grave DatingTechnique in which growth rings distal to a root-tip scar or redirection point are counted to estimate the number of growing seasons that have passed since the...