What would be some alternative methods for girdling dicots?

The answer is marcotting. This is for trees, shrubs and semi-woody plants. The two cuts are then connected by a straight cut and the bark is pried loose and removed. This involves pressing of a sharp knife against the bark preferably as close as possible below a node, moving the knife in circular motion around the stem.

electronic measurement tools display data on a screen after waiting for several minutes.

while some business owners prefer manual record keeping systems, most businesses use an electronic record keeping system - making it easier to capture information, generate reports and meet tax and legal reporting requirements.

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thermophiles, notice the prefix thermo.