GRAFTING
The stem of a plant is cut and then fitted on another strong
plant and covered with grafting wax.
PARTS
OF
THE PLANT IN
GRAFTING
SCIONthe
piece used as
the
top,
fruit-producing
part of the new
plant.
STOCKthe
part used as the
base and roots
of
the
new
plant.
ADVANTAGES
Growth Speed- It is quicker than
growing a whole new plant saving
even more time, as well as money
and space.
Change in the quality of fruitGrafting lets you change the
variety of the fruits or other crops
you're growing, it also helps in
improving its fruit quality.
Repair- Grafting lets you repair
damage to existing plants or trees.
Pollination: Some trees need to
cross-pollinate with another fruit
tree or they won't be productive.
Plants such as apples, avocados, citrus fruits, mangoes, and many more
can be propagated through these methods.
CUTTING
Cutting propagation is growing a plant from a stem or root,
that has been cut from another plant.
Stem cuttings
are the most
common and
easiest method
of
propagating
woody
ornamental
landscape
plants.
ADVANTAGES
It is more rapid, simple, and cheaper than other asexual methods.
You will get greater uniformity (clones) of your plants. The plant will
reach maturity at an earlier age.
Almost every landscape favorite can
be propagated by cutting
propagation.
Plants such as African Violets, Aucuba,
Begonia and many more can be
propagated throught this method.