The Art of Vegetable Grafting

Question 1

COMMON METHODS OF VEGETABLE GRAFTING

Answer 1

1. splice (one-cotyledon)
2. cleft
3. hole insertion
4. tube (non-cotyledon)
5. tongue approach

Question 2

ADVANTAGES OF GRAFTING FOOD TREES

Answer 2

1. utilize good traits of rootstock
2. early bearing
3. true-to-type plant
4. produce plant with multiple root system
5. repair damaged trunk
6. produce plant with multiple variety

Question 3

BENEFITS OF GRAFTING

Answer 3

1. resistance to soil-borne diseases
2. better flooding tolerance
3. better drought tolerance
4. strong plant vigor
5. extensive root system
6. increase yield
7. longer productive life
8. enhanced fruit quality

Question 4

DISADVANTAGES OF GRAFTING

Answer 4

1. incompatibility
2. associated physiological disorder
3. requires intensive training
4. extra labor
5. additional cost
6. provide resistance to soil abiotic stresses only