Definition

A part of a plant's root used to grow new plants, often for grafting purposes.

Example

The gardener chose a strong rootstock to ensure the health of the new plant.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of rootstock in gardening?

Yeah, I read that it's important for plant propagation.

Exactly! It helps in grafting different plants together.

I should look into that; it sounds like a fun project!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rootstock → The word is formed from "root" (from Old English "wroot", meaning the part of a plant that grows underground) and "stock" (from Old English "stoc", meaning a stem or trunk of a plant). Together, "rootstock" refers to the underground part of a plant that supports the above-ground growth.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'root' as the part of the plant that grows underground and 'stock' as the stem that supports it — together, they form the base of a plant.

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