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Cultivation

Cuttings propagation

Cuttings propagation is a vegetative method of reproduction that ensures the production of genetically identical copies of the parent plant and the preservation of all its varietal traits.

Mentioned in descriptions 6 267 varieties reference book.

Cuttings propagation is a method of vegetative reproduction in which new plants are obtained by rooting parts of the parent organism. This method guarantees the complete preservation of economically valuable characteristics of a cultivar, such as color, fruit shape, productivity, and disease resistance, which may not be inherited through seed propagation.

The efficiency of propagation depends on the ability of a specific cultivar to regenerate. Cultivars are classified as easy-, medium-, or difficult-to-root, which determines the complexity of agrotechnical operations. A successful result depends on adhering to the timing of cutting preparation and creating optimal conditions, including humidity and temperature control.

The selection of a cultivar for cuttings propagation considers its plasticity and technical equipment requirements. Genetic uniformity of plantings ensures consistency in plant vigor and harvest timing; however, it creates risks of mass infestation by pests or diseases in the absence of varietal diversity in the field.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

S.LUCIA

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

1 record

B.118

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

HU
1 record

Smarald

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

1 record

Atlantic

Active

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

NL
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Aristo

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Agathe-F

Active

Populus x canadensis Moench · Carolina poplar

HU
1 record

VALANA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Brugger

FR
1 record

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

1 record

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