1. the act or result of grafting plant parts incorrectly or unsuccessfully
Usage: horticultural

Examples

• The misgrafting of the apple branches resulted in poor fruit production.
• Careful technique is essential to avoid misgrafting when joining different tree varieties.
• The gardener’s misgrafting attempt left the plant weakened and diseased.
• Signs of misgrafting include wilting leaves and poor growth at the graft site.
• Proper training can help prevent misgrafting in commercial orchards.