Grafting

Table of Contents

• Grafting
• Methods of Grafting
  • Scion Grafting

❏ Whip or Tongue Grafting

❏ Wedge Grafting

• • Bud Grafting
• Summary
• What’s Next?

In the previous segment, we learnt about Vegetative propagation. In this segment, we will learn about Grafting in detail.

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 plant.
• 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.

1. What is Scion grafting?
   • Scion grafting is a method of grafting in which two plants are involved.
   • 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 system.
   • The other part is called the scion which is a stem from the desired plant.
   • There are two subtypes of scion grafting: whip (tongue) grafting and wedge grafting.
     • What is Whip (Tongue) grafting?
       • In this process, both stock and scion are of the same diameter.
       • The cuts on the top part of the stock and base part of the scion are made in such a way that they fit properly.
       • Then they are tightly tied together with a piece of cloth. After a few days, the two parts will grow as a single plant.