What is the name of the process for stitching two plants together to make a new plant?

Germination

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Layering

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Stem cutting

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Grafting

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The correct option is D
Grafting

Grafting is the method of artificial reproduction, in which the stems of two different plants are joined together so as to produce a new plant containing the characters of both plants.

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While grafting we connect the stems of two plants together. But rather than connecting the stem, can't we cut the seed of two same plants, connect them and burry it underground? Why?

Q. The cut part of plant stem used in the process of grafting is:

Q. In grafting, the rooted plant is called stock. The stem cutting from the donor plant is called

The stem of a fruit tree X fixed in soil is cut in a slanting way. The upper part of the stem of another fruit tree Y of different variety of same species is also cut in a slanting way. The cut stem of tree Y, without roots but having some leaves, is placed over the rooted cut stem of tree X in such a way that their cut surfaces fit together properly. While joining the two cut stems, care is taken to make sure that the layer Z of one cut stem is in contact with layer Z of the other cut stem. The joint of the cut stem is bound tightly with a piece of cloth and covered properly with polythene. Soon the cut heals and the two stems grow together and become one fruit tree producing leaves, flowers and fruits.
(a) What is the name of this method of producing plants or trees?
(b) What name is given to the cut stem of tree X having roots?
(c) What name is given to the cut stem of tree Y which has no roots but has some leaves?
(d) Name the layer Z.
(e) Why should the layer Z of one cut stem be in contact with the layer Z of the other cut stem?
(f) Name any four fruit trees which are usually bred by this technique.
(g) State any one advantage of producing fruit trees by this technique.

Q. The cut part of plant stem (having roots and fixed to ground) which is used in the process of grafting is known as :
(a) stock
(b) scion
(c) cutting
(d) bud

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What is the name of the process for stitching two plants together to make a new plant?

The correct option is D Grafting Grafting is the method of artificial reproduction, in which the stems of two different plants are joined together so as to produce a new plant containing the characters of both plants.

The correct option is D
Grafting

Grafting is the method of artificial reproduction, in which the stems of two different plants are joined together so as to produce a new plant containing the characters of both plants.