graftolás

Graftolás is a Hungarian term referring to the practice of grafting, a horticultural technique used in plant propagation. It involves joining parts from two or more plants so that they appear to grow as a single plant. The upper part of the combined plant is called the scion, while the lower part is called the rootstock. Grafting is commonly used to propagate desirable cultivars that do not reliably reproduce true from seed or to combine the beneficial traits of different plants. For example, a fruit tree might be grafted to ensure it produces a specific variety of fruit, while the rootstock provides resistance to disease or adaptability to certain soil conditions.

The process typically involves making precise cuts on both the scion and the rootstock to ensure maximum contact between their vascular tissues, specifically the cambium layers. This contact is crucial for the successful union of the two parts. Once joined, the graft is usually secured with tape or other binding material and protected from drying out. Over time, the tissues of the scion and rootstock fuse, forming a single, continuous plant. Grafting is a technique that has been practiced for centuries and is fundamental in the production of many fruit trees, ornamental plants, and some vegetables. The success of graftolás depends on the compatibility of the species or varieties being joined, the skill of the grafter, and appropriate environmental conditions during the healing process.