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Seeds, Rootstocks & BreedingWhy might a nursery cut off unwanted crowded mango seedlings rather than pull them out?
Pulling intertwined seedlings can injure the roots of the plant being retained. Mango propagation guidance describes removing unwanted stems at their bases when selecting among crowded seedlings. Choose the intended use first: a nursery retaining one usable rootstock has a different aim from a breeder preserving every sibling. Cutting removes a plant permanently, so verify labels and selection goals before proceeding.