Grafting
Grafting is the process of joining living plant parts so their tissues heal together. Mango growers use it to reproduce a selected cultivar on a rootstock instead of relying on genetically variable seedlings. Success depends on compatible material, close contact between cambial regions, suitable growing conditions, and protection from drying and movement. Methods include veneer, cleft, and approach grafting. The best choice depends on stem size and local practice; no method makes unhealthy or mislabeled scion wood reliable.