Tbudding
Tbudding, commonly written as T-budding or shield budding, is a grafting technique used in horticulture to propagate fruit trees and other woody plants. In this method, a single bud with a small shield-shaped piece of bark is taken from a scion and inserted under the bark flap of a rootstock, aligning the cambium layers to form a graft union.
The process involves making a vertical slit in the rootstock bark with a short horizontal cut at
Timing and conditions: T-budding is typically performed when the rootstock bark slips easily, usually in warm,
Advantages and limitations: It is a relatively fast and efficient method requiring minimal scion wood; it preserves
Species and uses: Widely used for citrus, as well as apples, pears, peaches, plums, and other fruit