Cleft Grafting is a kind of asexual propagation of a plant in which the stock

is split to form a cleft and wedge-shaped scion is inserted to the cleft.

Advantages of grafting:

1. Increase the strength and disease resistance of roots

2. Several varieties grown on one tree or shrub
3. Quicker method of reproduction
4. Fruits and flowers produced by grafting are superior quality
5. It is easier and less expensive method of multiplication of plants

There are two parts of grafting

1. Scion – is a section of plant stem or branch with 3 or 4 leaf buds

joined to a stock in grafting. The upper part of grafting.
2. Rootstock – is a part of a tree which becomes the root system of the
grafted tree. The lower part of grafting.

Tools and materials needed for cleft grafting: 

1.scions 4. Grafting tape 3. sharp knife 6.Pruning shears

2.rootstock 5. Plastic wrapper 1. Grafting tape

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Steps and Procedure in conducting cleft grafting:

1. Prepare the materials and tools needed in cleft grafting

2. Cut the rootstock
3. Cut the scion like the letter V
4. Cut the stem of rootstock in the middle along 1inch- 2inch
5. Insert the scion in the rootstock
6. Tie tightly with grafting tape
7. Cover it with the plastic.
There are four types of grafting

1. WHIP GRAFTING (also called splice or tongue grafting) - is one of the oldest
methods of asexual plant propagation known. The end of the scion is cut so as to
leave a tongue - shaped piece of wood and another cut is made in it. The scion is fitted
into the stock which has been prepared and covers the joint with ice bag and ties it
with scotch tape.
2. Side Grafting – insert the scion without cutting off the top of the stock. A slit is made
in the bark of the stock where the scion is inserted.

3. Saddle Grafting – a V – shaped which is made in the scion and the end of the stock
is whittled to a point so that the scion will fit over it like a saddle.

4. Cleft Grafting - One of the simplest and most popular forms of grafting. The stock is
split to form a cleft and wedge – shaped scion is inserted to the cleft.
 Among the four types of grafting, the most common and effective way of
grafting mango plant is the cleft grafting.