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Citrus Rootstock

Citrus L.

Citrus rootstocks determine the plant's adaptation to soil and climatic conditions, resistance to pathogens, and the vigor of the scion. An important biological characteristic is the dependence of the root system on symbiosis with mycorrhizae due to the absence of typical root hairs.

In the reference 44 varieties crop Citrus, where this is mentioned in the description.

The selection of citrus rootstock is critical for managing productivity and fruit quality. Rootstocks are chosen based on their salt tolerance, cold hardiness, and resistance to pathogens such as Phytophthora, nematodes, and the tristeza virus. The use of specific cultivars allows for the control of tree habit, ranging from dwarfing forms, such as Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon', to vigorous ones, such as Rough lemon.

When propagating rootstocks by seed, preference is given to forms with high polyembryony, which ensures the genetic uniformity of seedlings. Key rootstock groups include trifoliata, which possesses high cold hardiness, and hybrid citranges, valued for their complex resistance. Agronomists must monitor the graft union to prevent the scion from being suppressed by shoots developing from the rootstock.

General information about the subject — on the page Rootstock.

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Varieties of Citrus mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

TANG GOLD

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Mikeal, Roose

5 records

Mandanova SL

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

4 records

Forner Alcaide 418

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Juan Bautista Forner Valero^^^Antonio Alcaide Pérez

5 records

HADASS

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Shaked Avraham

ES
4 records

TDE3

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Timothy Williams^^^Mikeal L. Roose^^^SOOST ROBERT K.^^^CAMERON JAMES W.

6 records

C37

Application submitted

Citrus L. · Citrus

BILL ROE

ES
3 records

Clemenpons

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Pons Bolta Juan

4 records

Garbí

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Navarro Luis|Valencia, ES / Juarez Jose|Valencia, ES / Aleza Pablo|Valencia, ES / Cuenca Jose|Valencia, ES / Julve Jose Manuel|Valencia, ES / Pina Jose Antonio|Valencia, ES

6 records

SONET

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

2 records

WG3

Application submitted

Citrus L. · Citrus

BILL ROE

ES
2 records

ARCCIT1614

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

ES
3 records

Chaparro

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

CONSEJERIA DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE AGRICULTURA Y AGUA ABELLAN ANTONIO BERNABE Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA)

3 records