Author Question: What does it mean to dwarf a rootstock? When is this method used? What will be an ideal ... (Read 31 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

What does it mean to dwarf a rootstock? When is this method used?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why are rooting hormones used on some plant cuttings?

What will be an ideal response?

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

To dwarf a rootstock means to control the size and rate of growth of certain trees by
selecting the proper rooting stock. It is done in cases where smaller trees that bear fruit
earlier are desired.

Answer to Question 2

Some plant cuttings require the assistance of rooting hormone to root successfully. The
development of chemical rooting hormones made it possible to root certain plant
cuttings that were considered impossible to root before; they also shortened the length
of time required to root cuttings