Question

what is the difference between scion and stock

Answer 1

Stock

A rooted stem into which a scion or a bud is grafted is called a stock.


Stock is selected for its adaptability, resistance to diseases etc.

Scion

A piece of young stem or bud which is inserted into a root stock is called scion.Scion is selected for good quality of fruits, flowers, resistance to diseases etc.

Answer 2

The difference between scion and stock are:

Stock:

• A rooted stem into which a scion or a bud is grafted is called a stock.
• It is a basal portion of the plant on which grafting is carried out. It has developed a root system and belongs to the inferior or local variety. It provides water and minerals to the whole plant.
• Stock is selected for its adaptability, resistance to diseases etc.

Scion:

• A piece of young stem or bud which is inserted into a root stock is called scion.
• Scion is selected for good quality of fruits, flowers, resistance to diseases etc.
• It is the upper part of the composite plant that grafted. It has a shoot system and belongs to a superior variety. It provides high quality of flowers and fruits.  

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