___ is the portion on which grafting is done and it provides the roots.

Stock

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Scion

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Bud

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Graft

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Solution

The correct option is B 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.

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The rooted supporting portion of the plant in grafting is known as

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

The cut part of a plant stem (without roots) which is used in grafting is called:
(a) stock
(b) stump
(c) scion
(d) graft

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

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

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