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Veneer Grafting

This method of propagation possesses promise for mass scale commercial propagation.
The method is simple and can be adopted with success.
The rootstocks as mentioned for inarching are suitable for this method also.
For conducting this grafting operation, a downward and inward 30-40 mm long cut is made in the smooth area of the stock at a height of about 20 cm.
At the base of cut, a small shorter cut is given to intersect the first so as to remove the piece of wood and bark.
The scion stick is given a long slanting cut on one side and a small short cut on the other so as to match the cuts of the stock.
The scion is inserted in the stock so that the cambium layers comes on the longer side.

The graft union is then tied with polythene strip as recommended for inarching
After the scion remains green for more than 10 days, the rootstock should be clipped in stages.
The scion wood to be used for veneer grafting requires proper preparation.
The desired shoots should be defoliated at least one week prior to grafting so that the dormant buds in the axil of leaves become swollen

Update on: July 2015