The document is a training presentation on vegetable grafting, held in Pathein, Myanmar, in January 2018. It explains the basics of grafting—joining a scion (top part) to a rootstock (bottom part) so they grow as one plant. The main purpose is to take advantage of the rootstock's resistance to diseases and harsh conditions. In Southeast Asia, tomato scions are often grafted onto eggplant rootstocks to improve resistance to flooding, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and root-knot nematodes, especially during the rainy season. The document outlines step-by-step grafting techniques, the healing process, and the conditions required for successful grafts, aiming to improve yield and plant health.
