___________ is the portion on which grafting is done and its provides the roots?

Stock

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Scion

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Both (a) and (b)

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
Stock

The correct option is A.
Explanation of the correct option:
Grafting is the act of placing a portion of one plant (bud or scion ) into or on a stem, root, or branch of another.
A rooted stem into which a scion or a bud is grafted is called a stock which is the part of the combination that provides the root.
Explanation of the incorrect options:
Option B:
A portion of one plant (bud) that is being grafted over the stock is known as scion.
Final answer: Stock is the portion on which grafting is done and it provides the roots.

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

The portion of a plant that is grafted on to the other plant is called ___________ and the plant in which grafting is performed is called the ______________.

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