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  2. Odoiporus longicollis - Wikipedia

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    Odoiporus longicollis, commonly known as banana stem weevil or banana pseudostem borer, is a species of weevil found in South Asia and South East Asia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Distribution

  3. Tree height measurement - Wikipedia

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    The base of the tree is where the projection of the pith (center) of the tree intersects the existing supporting surface upon which the tree is growing or where the seed sprouted. [1] [2] If the tree is growing on the side of a cliff, the base of the tree is at the point where the pith would intersect the cliff side. Roots extending down from ...

  4. Tree measurement - Wikipedia

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    Tree height can be measured in a number of ways with varying degrees of accuracy. [11] There are direct measurements. Shorter trees can be measured using a long pole extended vertically to the top of the tree. Larger trees can be climbed and a tape measurement made from the highest point of the climb to the base of the tree.

  5. Tree girth measurement - Wikipedia

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    Tree girth measurement diagram. Tree girth is a measurement of the circumference of tree trunk. It is one of the most ancient, quickest, and simplest of foresters' measures of size and records of growth of living and standing trees. The methods and equipment have been standardized differently in different countries.

  6. Root trainer - Wikipedia

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    When growth of the root tip is inhibited, branching occurs. 3. Finally, millions of trees are grown yearly using the latest design of containers for air-root-pruning. There are several types on the market, but the original root pruning container system uses a design of ribs, ledges, and holes to actively direct roots to openings.

  7. Leichhardtia australis - Wikipedia

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    Leichhardtia australis, commonly known as the bush banana, silky pear or green vine is an Australian native plant. It is found in Central Australia and throughout Western Australia . [ 2 ] It is a bush tucker food used by Indigenous Australians .

  8. Nymphoides aquatica - Wikipedia

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    Banana plants should have a third of the larger banana shaped roots buried in the gravel. The plant will also put out normal shaped roots. The lowermost leaves grow 15–46 cm tall and frequently the plant will produce a floating lily-leaf at the surface.

  9. Fibrous root system - Wikipedia

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    A typical mature tree 30–50 m tall has a root system that extends horizontally in all directions as far as the tree is tall or more, but well over 95% of the roots are in the top 50 cm depth of soil. A few plants with fibrous root systems: Coconut palm [1] Grass; Rosemary; Fibrous roots grow fairly close to the surface of the ground.