Tüveühendamine

Tüveühendamine refers to a botanical technique used to join two plants together, typically a scion (a cutting from one plant) and a rootstock (the lower part of another plant). This process allows desirable characteristics of the scion, such as fruit quality or flower color, to be combined with the rootstock's beneficial traits, like disease resistance, soil adaptability, or specific growth habits.

The primary goal of tüveühendamine is to create a single, composite plant. The scion, once successfully grafted, will grow and develop the upper portion of the plant, while the rootstock forms the root system and lower stem. For the union to be successful, the vascular tissues of both the scion and the rootstock, specifically the cambium layers, must align and grow together. This fusion creates a continuous pathway for water and nutrient transport.

Various methods of tüveühendamine exist, including whip and tongue grafting, cleft grafting, and bud grafting, each suited to different plant types and growing conditions. The technique is widely applied in fruit tree cultivation, ornamental horticulture, and viticulture to propagate specific cultivars and improve plant performance. Proper timing, sterile tools, and careful technique are crucial for achieving a high success rate in tüveühendamine.