AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In grafting the upper part is known as-
A
Stock
B
Scion
C
Parent plant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Grafting or graftage is a horticultural technique whereby tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together. The upper part of the combined plant is called the scion (/ˈsaɪən/) while the lower part is called the rootstock.

Detailed explanation-2: -In grafting, the upper part (scion) of one plant grows on the root system (rootstock) of another plant. In the budding process, a bud is taken from one plant and grown on another.

Detailed explanation-3: -In grafting, the plant part which is selected for its roots is called the scion. 2. In grafting, the plant part which is selected for its stems, leaves, flowers, or fruits is called the stock.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: The cut part of a plant stem (without roots) which is used in grafting is called scion. Grafting is a method of artificial propagation in which the stem of two plants are cut, one with the roots and another without roots.

Detailed explanation-5: -A stock is a rooted stem into which a scion or bud is grafted, and the portion of the mixture provides the root. Scion is a living plant component that is detached and grafted to the stalk during the grafting process.

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