Definition

intergrafts

verb
  1. to graft (plant tissue) onto another plant, or to graft plants together; to join or unite by grafting
  2. Usage: third-person singular present tense or plural form of intergraft; horticultural/botanical term
noun
  1. the result or product of intergrafting; a plant or tissue formed by grafting one variety onto another
  2. Usage: plural form; horticultural/botanical term

Examples

  • The horticulturist intergrafts different apple varieties to create a multi-fruit tree.
  • These intergrafts combine the disease resistance of one rootstock with the flavor of another.
  • She intergrafts the flowering branches onto the stronger trunk to improve the plant's vigor.
  • The nursery produces intergrafts that thrive in cold climates.
  • By intergrafting compatible species, farmers can increase crop yield and quality.
  • The experimental intergrafts showed promising results in the first growing season.

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