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Gall – A localized swelling of branch or stem generally caused by fungi, bacteria, insects or a physiological disorder.

Gas Exchange – Represents the amount of air exchanged within the soil volume. It is inhibited by high compaction and fine textured soils.

Girdling Roots – Roots that grow around the trunk in a circular manner, constricting other roots or restricting trunk growth.

Good Structure/Architecture/Form – Branch and trunk architecture resulting in a canopy from that resists failure.

Guy – Hardware used to provide support to the tree following transplanting. Installed from the trunk or a lateral branch to an anchor placed below ground.

Gypsum – A mineral composed of hydrated calcium sulfate used as a building material and as a soil conditioner