After reading the chapter, you should be able to:

• Understand the requirements for successful graftage
• Describe the techniques of detached scion graftage, approach graftage, and repair graftage
• Discuss the preparation for grafting—tools, accessories, machines, automation, and processing scionwood
• Explain the craftsmanship of grafting—manual techniques, record keeping, and mechanization
• Describe the aftercare of grafted plants—in bench grafting systems, and field and nursery grafting systems
• Identify field, bench, and miscellaneous grafting systems