During grafting, the portion of the plant that is grafted is called ______ .

stock

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scion

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stalk

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stem

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Solution

The correct option is B
scion

During grafting, the portion of the plant that is grafted is called scion. The part of the plant on to which scion is grafted is called as stock or rootstock. When both the tissue combine, the plants grow together.

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1.In grafting, plant which is selected for its roots and this is called the scion.

2. In grafting,plant which is selected for its stems, leaves, flowers, or fruits and is called the stock

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