Hort I- 6.0

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What is Whip & Tongue Grafting?

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A type of grafting where both plants are cut in the middle about half an inch, then inserted together and clipped.

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What are the types of layerings in horticulture?

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Mound, trench, and serpentine.

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What are true leaves?

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The second set of leaves that develop on a plant.

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What is grafting in plant propagation?

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A method where the scion of one parent plant is joined to the rootstock of another, aligning their xylem and phloem to form a union.

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What do tubers, bulbs, and runners have in common?

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They are all modifications of stems.

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Define grafting.

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A horticultural technique where tissues of plants are joined together to continue their growth.

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What is the purpose of layering in horticulture?

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To propagate new plants by encouraging roots to form on a stem while it is still attached to the parent plant.

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What is a scion in grafting?

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The upper part of a grafted plant that is taken from a desired variety.

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What is rootstock in grafting?

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The lower part of a grafted plant that provides the root system.

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What is the difference between cuttings and grafting?

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Cuttings involve rooting a part of a plant, while grafting involves joining parts of two different plants.