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What are the Importance of grafting in plant propagation?

What are the Importance of grafting in plant propagation?

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Felix
>Plant propagation: allows mass propagation where uniformity in plant characteristics is desired in a shortest time possible.
>Producing composite plants with rootstocks having special characteristics- Desirable scions can be grafted on rootstocks that are adapted to certain conditions such as heavy, wet, or dry soils, or resistant to soilborne pests and diseases.
>Conversion of adult trees to desirable types: Large, mature trees can be converted to another species or variety having desirable characteristics by topworking (or top-grafting).
>Producing botanical curiosities- Special types of plants can be produced by grafting two or more scions with different characteristics on the same rootstock.
>Artistic enhancement- to introduce new branches on trees where this is lacking or broken.
>Repairing damaged trees: damaged parts can be repaired and saved by inarching or bridge-grafting.
>Offer anchorage to plants in areas with strong winds: Lodging can be prevented or minimized by producing tripods or multiple-trunk trees by inarching.
Anganifelix answered the question on June 11, 2018 at 14:49

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