Describe grafting and budding techniques for woody and herbaceous plants.
Description should include
- a variety of grafting/budding techniques
- equipment needed to propagate plants
- plant species appropriate for each propagation method (e.g., tomatoes, apple trees, roses, Japanese maples, grapes).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are grafting and budding?
- Why do agriculturists use grafting or budding?
- What are the steps to follow for grafting or budding?
- What tools and equipment are necessary for grafting and budding?
- How do you care for grafts?
- What is scion wood?
- What is rootstock?
- How can rootstocks affect the growth rate, mature size, and production of grafted plants?