Overview
This e-lesson is part of Crop Production Level 3, Learning Unit 3: Maintain established nursery, Learning Outcome: Perform grafting activities.
Did you know that two or more plants can be joined so that they appear to grow as a single plant?
Introduction
Nowadays, the productivity of certain horticultural crops is decreasing due to low adaptability, pests and diseases.
Plant grafting is a horticultural technique that can improve crop productivity issues. By carefully selecting parts of different plants, two plants can be joined together to produce one plant with enhanced health, strength, and desirable traits for optimal productivity.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this e-lesson, you will be able to:
- Accurately explain plant grafting
- Differentiate plant grafting methods
- Apply plant grafting techniques used in nursery