What is Grafting?
- Grafting is the method of vegetative propagation in which two plants are involved. One plant is a mature plant with roots and another is a cutting from the desired
- The matured plant is called Stock and the cutting is called a Scion.
What are the Different ways of grafting?
There are two main methods of grafting: scion grafting and bud grafting.
(i) What is Scion grafting?
- Scion grafting is a method of grafting in which two plants are
- One is the stock which is usually resistant to pests and diseases. The stock is the main source of nutrition as it has a root
- The other part is called the scion which is a stem from the desired
- There are two subtypes of scion grafting: whip (tongue) grafting and wedge
â—‹ What is Whip (Tongue) grafting?
- In this process, both stock and scion are of the same
- The cuts on the top part of the stock and base part of the scion are made in such a way that they fit
- Then they are tightly tied together with a piece of cloth. After a few days, the two parts will grow as a single
Tongue grafting
- What is Wedge grafting?
- In this process, the scion has a wedge-shaped cut and the stock has a V- shaped cut made on them. This is done so that they fit
- Then they are tightly tied together with a piece of cloth. After a few days, the two parts will grow as a single
Wedge Grafting
- What is Bud grafting?
- It is a type of grafting in which a bud is used as a scion. A T-shaped incision is made on the stock. The bud is placed in the incision and the joint is tied firmly with a piece of cloth.
- After a few days, the bud will grow and spread its tissues into the stock plant. This will help the bud gain nutrition and
