The two parts tied together during grafting are called as
A
Root and stem
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B
Shoot and root
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C
Stock and scion
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D
Stock and root
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Solution
The correct option is D Stock and scion Grafting is technique, whereby tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another, so that, the two sets vascular tissues may join together. In most cases, one plant is selected for its roots and this is called as the stock or rootstock, The other plant is selected for its stems, leaves, flowers or fruits and is called as the scion or cion. Thus, the correct answer is option (C), 'Stock and scion'.