Question

Label the parts of plants used in the grafting process.

• A. 1- Scion, 2- Stock
• B. 1- Stock, 2- Scion
• C. Both Scion
• D. Both Stock

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1- Scion, 2- Stock

In the process of grafting, the plant whose stem is taken is known as a scion and the plant from which the root system is utilized is known as known as a stock and the plant from which the shoot is taken is called the scion.
Many vegetables, fruits and flowering plants like rose are propagated by grafting. This is a method of vegetative propagation and asexual reproduction.