Midterm 2 Flashcards
1
Q
5 requirements for graft union
A
stock and scion compatible
cambial region is held tightly together
proper physiological stage
cut surfaces are covered promptly
aftercare (95%)
2
Q
Reasons to graft
A
clones that cannot be propped asexually
benefits of rootstock
special forms of plant growth
changing cvs of plants
repairing damaged trees
studying virus diseases
hastening reproductive maturity of seedlings
3
Q
Factors that affect rooting
A
nutrition/stage of development
juvenility
timing
condition of the wood
type of growth
4
Q
what is topophysis?
A
position on the plant
prostrate (100%)
spreaders (80%)
upright (50-5%)
5
Q
When does fall budding operation take place?
A
July 20-Sept 10
