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Cleft Grafting Alfalfa 1
Author(s) -
Bernardo E. N.,
Sorensen E. L.,
Painter R. H.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1970.0011183x001000010038x
Subject(s) - biology , rootstock , aphid , grafting , horticulture , botany , materials science , composite material , polymer
Reciprocal grafts were made between pea aphid‐resistant and susceptible alfalfa clones. A median longitudinal slit about 2 cm long was made on the stock into which a wedge‐shaped scion was inserted. Coarse cotton thread was tied around the grafted parts to hold them together firmly. Masking tape was wrapped around the graft to minimize moisture loss from the cut surfaces. All the 112 grafting attempts were successful.