Question

what do you mean by stock and scion

Answer 1

$<b><big>Hi there !</b>$

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Grafting is a method of Artificial Vegetative Propagation .
In Grafting :-
● $<u>Stock</u>$ is the branch which receives the scion on it .
● $<u>Scion</u>$ is the branch which is grafted to the stock .

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Answer 2

Scion:

• It is the upper part of the composite grafted plant.
• It has a shoot system with desired traits.
• It generally is taken from high yielding exotic variety of plant.
• Scion provides high and better quality yield of flowers and fruits.

Stock:

• It is the basal part on which grafting is done.
• It has an extensive and strong root system.
• It generally is taken from local variety of plant which is suitable for growth under local conditions.
• Scion provides good anchorage, adequate water and minerals to composite plant.