Graft

usgb/ɡræft/
noun

The act of taking and inserting a part of one plant into another to make a new one.

The apple tree produced a high yield of fruit due to a successful graft.
Visual representation of "graft" - The act of taking and inserting a part of one plant into another to make a new one.

Often appears as...

  • graft union
  • graft survival

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Plant Combination

Grafting in horticulture creates a new plant by combining parts from two plants.

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The gardener's graft made a cherry-plum hybrid.
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Growth Technique

Grafting is a precise technique that requires skill and knowledge to connect plant tissues.

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She studied how to graft delicate vines before trying it.
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