Describe the grafting method for the artificial propagation of plants with the help of labelled diagrams.

In grafting method, two plants are chosen which are used as scion and stock. First the stem (or branch) is cut from the plant chosen to be made scion by giving a slanting cut. The stem of second plant is also in a slanting way. The lower part of this plant is stock. The scion is placed over the stock and is fitted together by binding tightly by a piece of cloth or plastic sheet. The cut soon heals and the stock and scion of two plants grow together to become one plant.


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