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1. the portion of a grafted plant that provides the root; grafted plants typically consist of a scion, which develops into the shoot or crown and a rootstock that provides the root system; rootstocks may include a signicant length of stem, called standards, commonly used for weeping trees or shrubs.<br> | 1. the portion of a grafted ([[grafting]]) plant that provides the [[root]]; grafted ([[grafting]]) plants typically consist of a [[scion]], which develops into the shoot or [[crown]] and a rootstock that provides the [[root]] system; rootstocks may include a signicant length of [[stem]], called standards, commonly used for weeping trees or shrubs.<br> | ||
2. the root onto which a scion or bud is grafted or budded.<br><br> | 2. the root onto which a scion or bud is grafted or budded.<br><br> | ||
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This image shows us an upclose view of a | This image shows us an upclose view of a plant's rootstock.<br>Source: http://www.jacksonandperkins.com<br><br> |
Revision as of 12:34, 14 December 2005
1. the portion of a grafted (grafting) plant that provides the root; grafted (grafting) plants typically consist of a scion, which develops into the shoot or crown and a rootstock that provides the root system; rootstocks may include a signicant length of stem, called standards, commonly used for weeping trees or shrubs.
2. the root onto which a scion or bud is grafted or budded.
This image shows us an upclose view of a plant's rootstock.
Source: http://www.jacksonandperkins.com