DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Two common techniques available for this purpose are bridge grafting and inarch grafting. Bridge grafting (Figure 8) is used to “bridge” a diseased or damaged area of a plant, usually at or near the base of the trunk.

Detailed explanation-2: -Grafting is the act of joining two plants together. The upper part of the graft (the scion) becomes the top of the plant, the lower portion (the understock) becomes the root system or part of the trunk. Although grafting usually refers to joining only two plants, it may be a combination of several.

Detailed explanation-3: -The grafting method is determined by the kind of plant, time of year, plant materials at hand, or grafter’s preference. Peaches, plums, apples, and pears are commonly propagated by budding, while apples and pears are commonly grafted.