Grafting Method Flashcard

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What is grafting?

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Grafting is a horticultural technique where a piece of a plant (the scion) is attached to the root system of another plant (the rootstock) to grow a new plant.

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What is a scion?

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A scion is a piece of a plant that is taken from one plant and grafted onto another plant.

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What is rootstock?

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Rootstock is the part of the plant that provides the root system for the grafted plant.

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What is the purpose of grafting?

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The purpose of grafting is to combine the best traits of two plants to create a new plant that has desirable characteristics.

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What does selective breeding involve?

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Selective breeding involves choosing specific plants with desirable traits to reproduce, enhancing those traits in future generations.

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Why is tying the scion to the rootstock important?

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Tying the scion to the rootstock is important to secure the scion in place so that it can grow and develop properly.

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What is an apple cultivar?

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An apple cultivar is a variety of apple that has been developed through selective breeding or grafting to have specific characteristics.

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How does grafting help in producing apples?

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Grafting helps in producing apples that meet specific needs and preferences, such as taste, size, and resistance to diseases.

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What is the relationship between grafting and art?

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Grafting blends art and science, as it requires skill and creativity to combine different plants effectively.

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What is the significance of combining grafting and selective breeding?

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Combining grafting and selective breeding allows for the development of new apple varieties that are tailored to consumer preferences.