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Grafting vs. Crossing: Genetic Engineering Only in Crossing

Is grafting or crossing plants the same as genetic engineering?

Answer

Grafting joins two stems by splicing and binding—a propagation method. Crossing hybridizes offspring through genetic engineering. Only crossing uses genetics.

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