Name: Dispersal of Seeds
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 3 min 53 s
Description: Exploding seeds! Flying seeds! Floating seeds! Got your attention and want to know more? This video will have answers to all your questions.

Question

Describe the technique of grafting. How is it different from the technique of layering?

Accepted Answer

Grafting is an asexual method of reproduction in which the two parts of the plant are joined together. Out of the two parts, one is the root part which is also known as rootstock, and the other is the stem cutting which is also known as the scion. The root part of one plant and the stem cutting of the plant that has the desired characteristics are attached together to obtain a new individual plant with the same desired characteristics.

Characteristics Grafting
Layering

Definition
Grafting is a method in which the root part of one plant is joined together with the stem cutting of another plant which has the desired characteristics.
Layering is a method in which a branch of the plant is bent to the ground. It is covered with the soil. The covered part develops roots and grows into a new individual plant whose stem is cut off and planted as a new one. The plant propagated through layering has desired characteristics.

Describe the technique of grafting. How is it different from the technique of layering?

Stem tuber: Potato is a modified stem that stores food. It has buds on its surface which are also known as the &#39;eyes&#39;. These buds, when planted in the soil, grow into new individual plants.
Bulb: Onion is a modified shoot whose leaves are thick and succulent. It also reproduces through buds.

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