Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I) : Dwarfing interstocks in apple are used to avoid the undesirable root system of a dwarfing rootstock
Statement (II) : Mallus Sikimmensis is largely used as interstock for the said purpose
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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

Hint:

A three-part graft combination is written as:
\[ \text{Rootstock} \longleftrightarrow \text{Interstock} \longleftrightarrow \text{Scion} \]
This technique is a highly effective way to grow high-density orchards on soils where weak-rooted dwarfing stocks would otherwise fail.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C