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GRAFTING METHODS
Objectives: to study the principles of grafting and practice different grafting methods
Grafting: Grafting is a process by which two living parts are joined together in such a manner that they would
unite together and subsequently grow into a composite plant. Usually graft has two parts, the scion and
rootstock.
PURPOSE OF GRAFTING AND BUDDING
1. Propagation of clones that cannot be readily propagated by cutting, layers, division or other
asexual methods
2. Obtaining the benefits of certain rootstocks (dwarfness, disease resistance etc.)
3. Changing cultivars of established plants (top working)
4. Earliness (Precocity) in bearing
5. Reduction in juvenility period
6. Repairing the damaged parts of trees
7. Study and elimination of viral diseases
Factors deciding successful grafting
1. The rootstock and scion must be compatible.
2. The vascular cambium of the scion must be placed in intimate contact with that of the
rootstock.
3. The grafting operation must be done at a time when the rootstock and scion are in the
proper physiological stage.
4. Immediately after completion of grafting, all cut surfaces must be protected fromdesiccation.
5. Proper after care (irrigation, shade etc.) must be given to the grafts after grafting.
COMMON TYPES OF GRAFTING
1. Splice grafting (whip grafting)
2. Whip-and –tongue grafting
3. Cleft-grafting (split grafting)
4. Side grafting
5. Veneer grafting
6. Stone (epicotyl) grafting
7. Soft wood grafting
8. Approach grafting (inarching)
Precautions:
1. Scion should be in dormant stage
2. Pre cured scions give more success
3. Scion and rootstock should be of the same maturity
4. Better success is obtained under cool, high humid conditions
5. After care and nursing are required to the grafted plants
Splice grafting Whip and tongue grafting
Cleft grafting
Veneer grafting
Side grafting
Approach grafting (inarching)
Stone (epicotyl) grafting)
