That scar is an artifact of a process called grafting, or fusing two separate pieces of wood into a new tree. From citrus to ...

These resilient trees will often recover. If the new growth only occurs from the base of the trunk below the graft union, that is the rootstock sprouting. The rootstock is not the citrus you want ...

If you have a question for the Master Gardeners, submit them to us on our website at www.netmga.net. Click the link at the top of the page, “Ask A Master Gardener” to send in your question. Questions ...

Studies have explored various factors, including rootstock selection, cutting angles, and grafting methods, to understand their impact on plant growth and fruit quality. One significant area of ...

Grafting onto the disease-resistant rootstock helped to reduce the abundance of pathogenic Agrobacterium, accompanied by altering root exudation, enriching potential beneficial bacteria ...

Avocado tree grafting involves connecting the branch of an avocado cultivar (the scion) with the rootstock of a different tree. As the two grow together, a new tree is created. The closer the ...

Grafting of coffee is a practice where a rootstock is desired which has better characteristics than the commercial variety (or the coffee to be produced). Disease-resistant varieties Ruiru 11 and ...

Step 4: Prepare the scion branch Using the grafting knife, make a diagonal cut on the bottom of the scion branch, about 1 inch long. The cut should match the V-shape of the rootstock. Step 5 ...

PIPESTONE — The Pipestone County Master Gardeners will host three different sessions on apple and pear tree grafting — at 9 a ...

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a Bench Grafting Apple Trees workshop from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, March ...

The rootstock also must be in good shape. If you’re interested in trying your hand at grafting — or just curious about how it’s done — here are some basic steps for the whip and tongue ...