Question: What is inarching method of propagation? (RJ Pre PG 2016)
Options:
Attached method of grafting
Detached method of grafting
Layering
Stooling
✅Explanation:
-Inarching is a type of grafting where the scion (the desired plant part) remains attached to its parent plant until it forms a union with the rootstock (the plant providing the root system). This ensures a continuous supply of nutrients to the scion during the grafting process.
-Inarching is a type of grafting where the scion (the desired plant part) remains attached to its parent plant until it forms a union with the rootstock (the plant providing the root system). This ensures a continuous supply of nutrients to the scion during the grafting process.
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Detached method of grafting: Involves completely detaching the scion from its parent plant before joining it to the rootstock.
-Layering: A propagation method where a stem or branch is encouraged to develop roots while still attached to the parent plant.
-Stooling: A pruning technique to encourage the growth of new shoots from the base of a plant.