Question

Given below are two statements related to graft incompatibility in forest trees, which could be due to:
Statement (I): No matching between scion and root stock.
Statement (II): No proper movement of nutrients and minerals from root stock to scion.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Graft incompatibility can be immediate (failure to take) or delayed (failure after several years of growth), often characterized by swelling at the graft union.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A