Q. In grafting, stock is

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Solution:

• Grafting: In this technique, a root system and a shoot system of two different plants are connected and later they develop a composite plant.
• Grafting is only possible in cambium containing woody plants. Grafting is not possible in monocots as they lack cambium.
• For union between scion and stock in grafting, firstly formation of callus takes place.
• Shoot system is called graft or scion while root system is called stock. E.g.: Mango, Guava, Apple, Rose, Peach, Pear, Plum