Question

The grafted portion of a plant is called

• A. Stalk
• B. Stock
• C. Layer
• D. Scion

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Scion

The correct option is D

Explanation of correct option:

1. Grafting is an artificial vegetative propagation of plants in which a small aerial part (scion) of one plant is joined into the basal part (stock) of another closely related plant species in order to form a composite individual.
2. The portion of another plant bud, branch, etc. that is grafted onto the stock is called the scion.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option A:

The upright portion of the stem is called the stalk.

Option B:

The rooted plant in which grafting is performed is called the stock.

Option C:

The outer covering of plants by soil particles in the sequential collection is called a layer.

Final answer: The grafted portion of a plant is called Scion.