rootstock
/ˈruːtstɒk/noun
उच्चारण रूट्स्टॉक
मूलवृंत, कलम बाँधने का मूल पौधा
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noun
- 1
[C] technical
a plant with strong roots onto which another plant is grafted
मूलवृंत, कलम बाँधने का मूल पौधा
- The apple variety is grafted onto a dwarf rootstock.
- A disease-resistant rootstock improves the yield.
- 2
[C] technical
a thick stem that grows underground
प्रकंद
- Ginger grows from a rootstock.
Synonyms rhizome