Graftage: meaning, definitions and examples
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graftage
[ ˈɡrɑːftɪdʒ ]
horticulture
The act or method of inserting a scion of one plant into a stock of another plant, the two uniting and growing as one plant.
Examples of usage
- Graftage is a common technique used in horticulture to propagate plants.
- After the graftage process, the scion and stock will eventually fuse together.
- Skilled graftage can result in a stronger and more disease-resistant plant.
- Graftage allows for the combination of desirable traits from different plant varieties.
- The success of graftage depends on factors such as timing and compatibility between the scion and stock.
Translations
Translations of the word "graftage" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enxerto
🇮🇳 कलम लगाना
🇩🇪 Veredelung
🇮🇩 penyambungan
🇺🇦 щеплення
🇵🇱 szczepienie
🇯🇵 接ぎ木 (tsugiki)
🇫🇷 greffage
🇪🇸 injerto
🇹🇷 aşılama
🇰🇷 접목 (jeom-mok)
🇸🇦 تطعيم (tat'im)
🇨🇿 štěpování
🇸🇰 štepenie
🇨🇳 嫁接 (jiājiē)
🇸🇮 cepljenje
🇮🇸 græðsla
🇰🇿 егу
🇬🇪 მყნობა (mqnoba)
🇦🇿 aşılama
🇲🇽 injerto
Etymology
The word 'graftage' originated from the verb 'graft' which has been used since the 15th century. The term 'graftage' specifically refers to the horticultural practice of grafting plants. This technique has been used for centuries to propagate plants with desirable traits. Graftage plays a key role in agriculture and horticulture, allowing for the combination of different plant varieties to create stronger and more resilient plants.