Table 2.

Diameter of surface and subsurface girdling roots

DiameterSurfaceSubsurfaceTotal
cmNo. of rootsNo. of rootsNo. of roots
0.3-3.737219268
3.8-6.231148180
6.3-8.742125162
8.8-11.2445997
11.3-13.7261841
13.8-16.218016
16.3-18.7460
18.8-22.92016
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  • a Diameter measurements could not be taken because of bole overgrowth or other factors.