Grafting & Budding

The upper portion of the graft union is known as the ___________________.

• Rootstock

• Scion

• Adventitious

• Cambium

The lower portion of the graft union is the ___________________.

• Rootstock

• Air layer

• Sphagnum moss

• Scion

Which of the following is an advantage of grafting?

• Change varieties and / or cultivars.

• Increase root size.

• Increase leaf development

• All of the above

All of the following are required for a successful graft union EXCEPT ___________________________.

• Cambium(s) of the scion and rootstock must touch.

• The plant tissues must be compatible.

• All area(s) must be protected from desiccation.

• Must be herbaceous.

What grafting technique is displayed in this image?

• Saddle

• Whip & Tongue

• Splice

• Cleft

Which grafting technique is displayed in this image?

• Whip & Tongue

• Saddle

• Budding

• T - Buddding

Which grafting technique is displayed in this image?

• Splice

• Cleft

• Saddle

• Whip & Tongue

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What time of year can a bud graft be taken?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

What time of year can a graft be taken?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• All of the above