Figure 3
From: Efficient transmission of Cassava brown streak disease viral pathogens by chip bud grafting
Steps in chip bud grafting of cassava. (A) axillary bud is removed from stem portion of six- to eight-week-old rootstock test plant to expose cambium tissue, (B) axillary bud excised from non-lignified portion of virus infected plants with petiole attached is inserted into rootstock test plant, (C) bud graft secured with parafilm, (D) successful bud graft one week after graft initiation with bud remaining healthy and attached to rootstock with visible callus formation and (E) whole plant after completion of chip bud grafting.