Question

In grafting the rooted plant is used as a ______a) Scion b) Stock
c) Stem
d) Root

Answer 1

Hey dear,

● Answer -
In grafting the rooted plant is used as a *stock*.


● Extra information -
- In grafting, the upper part of one plant grows on the root system of another plant.
- Plant used as stem is called scion & rooted plant is called rootstock(stock) here.
- For example, apple, mango, cherries, camelia are usually grafted for specified traits.



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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer would be B, Stock.

Explanation:

In grafting the rooted plant is used as a Stock.

Grafting is process in which a portion of plant is placed into or on a stem, root or branch of another stock in such a way that a union is formed and the plant continues to grow. In simple words, upper part of the plant grows using the root system of another plant. Many plants and trees are grown through grafting like mangoes, apples etc.