Lab Exam 2 (Notes)

Question 1

Co Dominance

Answer 1

Recessive and dominant Alleles are expressed equally - tree stems often remain equal instead of one dominating the other, which is problematic

Question 2

Liontailing

Answer 2

Pruning a tree from it’s inner branches - can possibly increase branch failure

Question 3

Why its important to make a cut flush

Answer 3

No photosynthetic activity around the stub area and possibility of scabbing.

Question 4

Pruning mature trees

Answer 4

Limited to removing dead branches and corrective damage - half of the bottom 2/3 can be removed/

Question 5

% that can be pruned

Answer 5

25% Healthy wood - mature trees
15% older trees
0% Stressed trees

Question 6

Shortening Branches vs completely removing them

Answer 6

Shortening triggers root system and produces auxins, making thicker and more vegetative branches grow.

Question 7

4 reasons to prune

Answer 7

1. Remove disease and dead growth
2. Control Size
3. Improve fruiting and flowering
4. Improve structural integrity

Question 8

When to Prune

Answer 8

Nov - Feb. while plants are dormant