Question

fruit trees may be dwarfed by ______.
a. chemical sprays used during the growing season
b. not fertilizing them at the proper time
c. budding or grafting using a special rootstock
d. none of the above

Explanation:

To determine how fruit trees are dwarfed, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Chemical sprays during the growing season are not a standard method for dwarfing fruit trees.
• Option b: Improper fertilization timing affects health/growth but not specifically to dwarf trees.
• Option c: Budding/grafting with a special rootstock (like dwarfing rootstocks) is a common horticultural practice to produce dwarf fruit trees.
• Option d is incorrect as option c is valid.

Answer:

c. budding or grafting using a special rootstock