Question

In grafting, the plant whose root system is taken is called the _______ while the plant whose shoot system is taken is called the ________.

• A. stock , scion
• B. scion , seedling
• C. scion , graft
• D. graft, seedling

Answer 1

The correct option is A stock , scion

Grafting is the method of obtaining a superior quality of plant from two different plants by taking the root system of one plant and the shoot system of another. The plant whose root system is taken is called the stock while the plant whose shoot system is taken is called the scion.