Asexual Propagation by

Inarching
Propagation by Inarching

 Inarching is a method of asexual propagation with a definite purpose. It is usually resorted

to when the stem of the young tree is damaged, as when the bark has been eaten by insect,
particularly termites. In such case inarching resorted to save the tree. Inarching is also used
to propagate a desirable, seedless tree
Propagation by Inarching

 In inarching, the scion is a mature tree that has been bearing fruit. But under unusual
circumstances, it may be a young tree whose damage is beyond recovery. The stock to be
used in inarching is preferably a year old healthy seedling.
 Things to be Considered in Performing
Inarching
1. The scion and root stock must be of the same species.
2. The scion and the stock must be of the same size so that the two is easy and their cambium layer will easily
meet.
3. The scion must posses some definite traits. The scion must come from a line of species which is productive
and full-bearing, and resistant to pest and diseases. Productive in terms of fruits, leaves and so forth.
4. The stock must also be resistant to pest and disease in addition to being suited to the local climatic
condition and soil condition. The stuck should be sturdy and adapted to the local environmental condition.
 Materials used in conducting inarching

1. Budding knife
2. Pruning shears
3. Plastic stip.
 Inarching Process

- The inarching process calls for the scraping off the bark from the stem of the
scion down to about half of its original size, and scraping off of the bark of the
stem of the stock to about same size. To make a union, the two stems are made
to face each other in such a manner that the bark of both , where the vascular
tubes are found, meet snugly and so should their pith. These two are securely
tied together to secure union. They should then be able to share food nutrient,
their union should ultimately sealed as the bark of one joins that of the other.
To make the union secure, the supplier of the scion from the main tree must be
gradually cut in such a way that the scion will not instantly be depend on the
stock for its food.
 Inarching Process
1. Select a branch that is of the same size with the seedling desired to be stock. The scion and the stock must be
compatible in size and shape.
2. Prepare a sharp knife, pruning shears and a plastic strip for tying the union.
3. Make a cuts on both stock and scion. Skillfully shape the cuts in order to fit together the scion and the stock.
Their bark should meet together so that their cambium layer of the scion and stock will unite.
4. As the cuts from both plants are completely done, try to fit them together in order to make the cambium
layers meet face to face, fittingly intact. After fitting, tightly wound around with plastic strip in order to seal
off moisture and rain water to prevent rotting and to seal permanent union.
 Inarching Process
5. As soon as the union of the scion and stock is made permanent, cut the inarch plant from the mother plant and
the extension of the stock.
6. Water the plant regularly to keep the soil always moist. Fertilize the inarched plant using mild fertilizer
mixture or use foliar fertilizer will be more practical since it is lighter and can be easily tolerated by the new
plant.
7. Harden the plant in the nursery to prepare the inarched plant to the field condition.