L1: Intro + Grafting

Question 1

Grafting

Answer 1

upper part (scion) of one plant grows on root system (rootstock) of another plant

Question 2

Auxin

Answer 2

Hormone. In stem. Cell Elongation

Question 3

Xylem

Answer 3

transport water from roots to stems and leaves, but it also transports nutrients

Question 4

Phloem

Answer 4

Living Tissue. Transports soluble organic compounds made during photosynthesis (sucrose) to wherever needed in plant.

Question 5

pH

Answer 5

Measure of acidity. Low pH=high acidity. 5/6=good. Low pH reduces the availability of the macro- and secondary nutrients.
High pH reduces the availability of most micronutrients.

Question 6

Axillary bud

Answer 6

shoot located in bud of axil. Each bud can grow shoots (vegetative or reproductive).