In a girdled plant, when water is supplied to the leaves above the girdle, leaves may remai green for sometime then wilt and ultimately die. What does it indicate ?

Explanation

In a gridled plant, when water is supplied to the leaves above the girdle, leaves may remain green for sometime because leaves can synthesis their own carbohydrate food through photosynthesis, then will due to non-availability of water.
The system of xylem vessels from root to the leaf vein can supply the needed water, during girdling there is a possible loss of xylem vessels and the water supply cuts off, resulting in death of plant.