Peaches and almonds growing on same tree! Or, mangoes and guavas hanging from the same plant! Wouldn’t it be convenient if many fruits were to grow on the same tree? It might sound strange; however, this is not impossible.
There is a technique called grafting, which can perform wonders such as the ones mentioned above. In grafting, parts from two or more plants are joined together. The upper part of one plant grows on the root system of another plant. Therefore, if the bud or twig of a pear plant is carefully inserted into a slit in the bark of an apple tree, pears will grow on the apple tree, and the tree will start producing both apples and pears.
Grafting is performed in related species of trees. However, if it is not performed delicately and with care, the process may not be successful.
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