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Why must rubber tapping be done carefully?

  1. Deep cuts can damage the cambium and reduce future latex production
  2. The leaves must be removed before every cut
  3. Latex forms only when the root cap is destroyed
  4. The heartwood must be completely removed to increase latex flow significantly
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Correct answer: Deep cuts can damage the cambium and reduce future latex production

Tapping should cut the bark enough to open latex vessels but not so deeply that it damages the cambium. Damage to the cambium can weaken the tree and reduce future yield.

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