The diagram illustrated below shows a method of grafting. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The diagram illustrated below shows a method of grafting. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.

a) Identify the type of grafting illustrated above.

Whip grafting/tongue grafting

b) Name the parts named G1 and G2.

G2    root stock
G1     scion

c)State three advantages of grafting in agroforestry.

  • The farmer is able to get different fruits from the same root stock
  • Enables the farmer to propagate seedless crops
  • Enables repair of damaged plant parts
  • Hastens maturity rate of crops

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