Grafting -

It is kind of asexual propagation of a plant in which a

section of plant stem with leaf bud ( scion ) is
inserted
into the rootstock.
 There are two parts of grafting:

1. Scion - Is a section of plant stem or branch with 3 to 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.
 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.

  scion is fitted into the stock which has been prepared and
- The
covers the joint with ice bag and ties it with scotch tape.

 
Figure 1 - WHIP GRAFTING
There are four types of grafting

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.
 
 

 
Figure 2 - SIDE GRAFTING
There are four types of grafting

3. SADDLE GRAFTING
 
– a V-shape 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.
 
 
 

 
Figure 3 - SADDLE GRAFTING
There are four types of grafting

4. CLEFT GRAFTING – one of the simplest and most popular

forms of grafting. The stock is split to form a cleft.

 
Figure 4 - CLEFT GRAFTING
 Methods of Cleft Grafting

Materials needed are : a sharp knife , ice bag , scotch tape,

mango rootstock, Scion

The first thing to do is choose the root stock and the scion. They
must be capable of uniting. Usually , but not always , closely
related plants, such as two mango cultivars , can be grafted
together.
- This mango seedling will be our rootstock, take note of the size
( pencil size ) we are going to look a scion from a mother plant.

- It must be of the same size as the stock.

- This is a very good scion from a mother plant that is already

bearing fruit
Second thing to do is to remove the leaves of the scion and the
rootstock.

Third , cut off the top of the rootstock and slit it to form a
cleft.

Fourth, made a wedge – shape cut to the scion.

 Fifth , insert the scion into the cleft of the rootstock. Make sure
that the cambium layers are compatible or fitted.
 

Lastly , cover the scion and some part of the rootstock with icebag
and tie the joint tightly with scotch tape. After a week the scion
begins to grow if it is successful but if it is not, no bud will come
out.
Generalization :
 

Mango growers are able to produce mango to meet the

demands of every Filipino. The make the Philippines as one
of the exporter of mango by the aid of using grafting.
 
IV. Evaluation

Identification. Write your answer to the space provided.

 
_________ 1. Is a kind of asexual plant propagation in which the parts of plant are used rather
than the seed.
 
__________2. Refers to the upper part of grafting.
 
__________3. The most common and effective way of grafting mango plant.
 
__________4. Also called splice or tongue grafting. It is also one of the oldest method of
asexual plant
propagation known.
 
__________5. Type of grafting that the scion is inserted without cutting off the top of the stock.
 
 V. Assignment :
 
Please bring tomorrow ( at least 10 different kinds ) of
vegetables seeds.