Question

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 ______________.

• A. Scion
• B. Stock

Answer 1

Grafting:

1. Grafting is the process of inserting tissues from one plant into those of another for the two sets of vascular tissues to connect.
2. The stock plant is chosen for its roots, whereas the scion plant is chosen for its stems, leaves, flowers, or fruits.
3. The scion is grafted over the stock and contains the required genes to be reproduced in future production by the stock/scion plant.

Final answer: The portion of a plant that is grafted onto the other plant is called scion, and the plant in which grafting is performed is called the stock.