Analysis Of Approach Grafting

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Approach Grafting Figure of Approach Grafting Approach grafting is a technique in which two separate plants are made to unite by tightly pressing the cut side surfaces of the stems. This technique is used when the scion is smaller than the stock. To make an approach grafting, the procedure as below: 1. One or both plants are potted. The plants are planted as close to the base of non-adapted variety as possible without damaging the root structure. 2. From both plants, the closely position shoots which at least three eighths inch diameter and preferable close to the same size. 3. A slice of bark which is in 1 or 2 inches long is peeled from both stem at the point where union is occurred. The peeled barks must be same size on each other. 4. …show more content…

The scions are attached in close interval, their number depending on the width of the injured bark. The procedure in preparing the tree is similar to that in inarching, except that two slots on the trunk of the tree are made, one below and another above the injured bark. The steps to make a bridge grafting are shown below: 1. At each tip of the slots, a flap of bark is retained. 2. The scions to be used are slightly longer than the distance from the end of the top slot and the end of the bottom slot. 3. Each is prepared with a long, slanting cut at each end, both of which are at the same side of the stem. 4. Stock can be prepared by removing the damaged tissue on stems. 5. A short, slanting cut is then made at the side opposite the first cut so that both ends form a wedge. 6. The wedged ends of each of the scions are then inserted under the flaps of bark at the upper and bottom slots in a manner that each curves slightly outward. 7. The scions are nailed through the flaps of bark or bound tightly. Bridge grafts should be spaced about 3 to 4 inches apart across the damaged

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