Plant Propagation Techniques

noun a surgical removal or cutting out of something, such as a tumor or tissue

• The excision of the tumor was performed by the skilled surgeon.
• The doctor had to cut out the infected tissue through excision.
• They had to slice and dice to get rid of the problem with excision.
• The excision of toxic relationships from her life was a necessary step towards healing.

noun the act or process of inserting a part of one plant into another in order to propagate or repair the plant

• Grafting is a common technique used in horticulture to join tissues from different plants.
• My neighbor is really into grafting different fruit trees together to create unique hybrids.
• I heard that dude is grafting some sick beats together for his next album.
• In politics, grafting can refer to the illegal practice of using one's position for personal gain.

noun the science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants

• Horticulture is the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants.
• My neighbor is studying horticulture at the community college.
• I never knew horticulture could be so interesting!
• In the garden of life, horticulture represents the nurturing of our passions and dreams.

noun a layer of actively dividing cells between xylem and phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of stems and roots in plants

• The cambium layer in a tree is responsible for producing new cells for growth.
• If you peel back the bark, you'll see the cambium layer underneath.
• I heard that the cambium is like the tree's 'growth factory'.
• Just like the cambium layer in a tree, our team is constantly growing and adapting.

noun a type of root that develops from a part of the plant other than the radicle or its branches, such as from a stem or leaf

• The adventitious root system of the plant helps it to anchor securely in the soil.
• I never knew plants could have adventitious roots growing above ground!
• Whoa, check out those funky adventitious roots on that tree!
• Just like the adventitious roots of a plant, sometimes we need to adapt and grow in unexpected ways to survive.