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Apple Rootstock

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh.

Apple rootstock is a key tool for managing tree vigor, architecture, and the onset of bearing. Depending on the rootstock type, an apple tree can range from a vigorous, long-lived tree to an intensive dwarf type with a shallow root system.

In the reference 503 varieties crop Apple, where this is mentioned in the description.

The apple rootstock system is divided into seedling and clonal types. Seedling rootstocks, derived from the seeds of wild forest apple trees or resistant varieties, provide a powerful root system and longevity without the need for support. Clonal rootstocks allow for precise control of tree size and significantly accelerate the onset of fruit production, which is critical for commercial orcharding.

A specific feature of apple trees is the poor anchorage of dwarf clonal rootstocks, which often requires trees to have permanent support. Unlike many other fruit crops, the apple tree is characterized by high compatibility with most clonal rootstocks. The rootstock acts as a regulator not only of canopy dimensions but also of flowering times, tissue maturation, and resistance to stress factors, although clonal rootstocks often require more careful consideration of root system winter hardiness.

General information about the subject — on the page Rootstock.

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Varieties of Apple 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.

Gorana

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institute of Fruit Crops-Kyustendil

1 record

Faw 5878

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FAW Eidgenössische Forschunganstalt für Obst- Wein- und Gartenbau

1 record

GALA 16357

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Johann Huber

4 records

Bay 4152

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Michael Neumüller

1 record

Besapara

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institute of Fruit Crops-Kyustendil

1 record

Voinesti 2

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

Vitos

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LT
1 record

Unitop

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
1 record

Starking Nm.47

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

HU
1 record

Red Ligol

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
1 record

Paplerovka

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
1 record

ROGELIA

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES
1 record

Predghorne

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

UA
1 record

PF Cretesc

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

MF 5

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

MF 10

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

MTT 1

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FI
1 record

MAGONE

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LV
1 record

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