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Differentiate between scion and stock.                  

Difference between Stock and Scion:-

Stock -
  • A rooted stem into which a scion or a bud is grafted is called a stock.
  • Stock is selected for its adaptability, resistance to diseases etc.

Scion -
  • A piece of young stem or bud which is inserted into a root stock is called scion.
  • Scion is selected for good quality of fruits, flowers, resistance to diseases etc.

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Thx..Mishika

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scion is the portion of stem whose properties we want in the new plant. The plant onto which grafting is done is called the stock.

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