Tongue grafting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006056",
  "term": "Tongue grafting",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specific method of grafting where a diagonal cut is made on both the scion and the rootstock, and then a small, downward-pointing tongue is cut into the upper part of the rootstock and an upward-pointing tongue into the scion. These interlocking cuts create a strong union and maximize cambial contact. It is commonly used for fruit trees and roses.",
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zungenveredlung",
    "es": "injerto de lengüeta",
    "fr": "greffe en fente"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tongue-grafting/"
}