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Question : Define scion and stock. Add a note on advantages of grafting. |
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Answer» Solution :1. Scion : The part of the plant, usually a piece of young stem which is inserted into a rooted stock to produce a graft is called scion. 2. Stock : A plant rooted in the soil on which the scion is inserted for grafting is called stock. 3. Advsntsges of grafting : (1) Grafting promotes the physical and physiological UNION of two different PLANTS for economic advantage. (2) Grafting is a quicker method of REPRODUCTION. (3) Flowers and fruits that are PRODUCED on scion are superior in quality. (4) Grafting is EASIER and less expensive method of multiplication of plants. |
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