[Preliminary studies on grafting of Santalum album]

With the purpose of propagating high production Clone of Santalum album, the best season and practical method of grafting, and the selection of shoots for scion are studied. The preliminary results show: The best season for grafting in Guangzhou District occurs from June to October, when the daily mean temperature is over 25 degrees C, the side graft is recommedable; the scion from 1-5-year old young trees is much in favor for grafting than that from adult trees. In the right condition, side grafting of Santalum album has had up to 80 percent success rate.