The process of propagating an apple tree from a detached segment of a parent tree involves stimulating root development on the excised portion. This technique offers a method for creating genetically identical replicas of desirable apple varieties.
Successfully achieving root formation on apple tree segments allows for the preservation of specific traits, such as fruit quality and disease resistance, without the variability introduced through seed propagation. Historically, this approach has been crucial in horticulture for rapidly expanding orchards with trees exhibiting predictable characteristics.
