Grafting is primarily used to combine desirable traits from two plants.

• A. Combine the best qualities of Root Stock and Scion
• B. Create new seeds with hybrid vigor
• C. Increase plant height quickly
• D. Enhance root absorption capacity

Answer: (A)

Grafting is a vegetative propagation technique that joins a scion from one plant to a compatible rootstock from another, creating a single plant that carries parts from both. The scion provides the desirable shoot traits—such as fruit type, flower characteristics, or growth habit—while the rootstock contributes the root system that influences vigor, disease resistance, and adaptation to soil conditions. The goal is to combine these best qualities in one plant rather than to produce seeds or alter genetics; grafting does not create new seeds or impart hybrid vigor through genetic mixing. It isn’t primarily about increasing height or simply boosting root absorption, though those traits can be affected as part of the overall combination. For example, grafting a scion with excellent fruit onto a drought-tolerant, sturdy rootstock can yield a productive, well-adapted plant.