understock

American  

[uhn-der-stok, uhn-der-stok] / ˌʌn dərˈstɒk, ˈʌn dərˌstɒk /

verb (used with object)

1. to provide an insufficient quantity, as of merchandise, supplies, or livestock.

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noun

1. Horticulture. (in grafting) the rooted plant that receives the scion.

Etymology

Origin of understock

First recorded in 1755–65; under- + stock

Example Sentences

As is true with the black walnut it may be inter-grafted upon other walnuts or used as a stock for them, but its propagation, particularly as an understock, is more difficult.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 41st Annual Meeting Pleasant Valley, New York, August 28, 29 and 30, 1950 by Northern Nut Growers Association

The Broadview on the same tree with the Schafer was almost in full leaf before the Schafer and the rest of the understock showed signs of growth.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report Wooster, Ohio, September 3, 4, 5, 1946 by Northern Nut Growers Association

The root system of the seedling understock continued to live, however.

From Growing Nuts in the North A Personal Story of the Author's Experience of 33 Years with Nut Culture in Minnesota and Wisconsin by Weschcke, Carl

I also have two Schafer trees that came grafted apparently on Carpathian understock; but these start as early as the others.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report Wooster, Ohio, September 3, 4, 5, 1946 by Northern Nut Growers Association

The mature understock is then stored in moist sand in a cool cellar.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Thirty-Seventh Annual Report Wooster, Ohio, September 3, 4, 5, 1946 by Northern Nut Growers Association