alleryGRAFTING in horticulture is best described as:
ABurying a stem in soil while still attached to parent
BCutting a stem and planting it as new plant
CJoining a desired-variety scion to a hardy root stock
DInserting seeds into prepared soil at right depth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Joining a desired-variety scion to a hardy root stock
**Grafting joins two plants:** the scion (desired upper part, e.g. sweet mango) is attached to a stock (hardy root system).
The graft union heals over weeks.
Used in mango, citrus, apple, rose to combine the best traits of two plants.
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