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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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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.

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Negral

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
2 records

Maga

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
3 records

M 26 IVT

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

M 16

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Lukana

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

SK
2 records

Miroval

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
2 records

Oharkula

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
4 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Mondeo

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Minerva

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
2 records

M 20

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Jeanine

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

NL
2 records

Hamyra

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

DE
2 records

Leksand

Active

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

SE
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

EE
2 records

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