Cultivation
A rootstock is the root system and the lower part of the stem onto which a cultivated variety is grafted. It serves as the foundation of the plant, determining its vitality, vigor, time to fruit-bearing, and resistance to external conditions.
Mentioned in descriptions 9 803 varieties reference book.
A rootstock is the root system and lower stem used for grafting a cultivated variety. It determines tree size, planting density, and the timing of fruit-bearing. Depending on the rootstock type, plants can range from vigorous with high longevity to dwarf, suitable for intensive orchards that require support.
The effectiveness of a rootstock depends on its adaptation to the soil and climatic conditions of the site, including response to groundwater levels, salinity, as well as winter hardiness and drought tolerance. An important factor is resistance to specific soil pathogens, which in many crops is provided precisely by the rootstock.
The choice of rootstock is evaluated through the scion-rootstock combination and the orchard's technological map. Vigorous seedling rootstocks provide longevity, while clonal rootstocks allow for controlling growth vigor and accelerating yield. A poor selection can lead to incompatibility, reduced productivity, or tree death.
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.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
GRAINES GAUTIER, S.A.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
TAKII EUROPE B V
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
VILMORIN, S.A.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden B.V.
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
L'INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Prunus L. · Plum
RENAUD| Rene Renaud c/o I.N.R.A - Station d'Arbori- culture Fruitiere
Prunus L. · Plum
Prof.Dr. W. Gruppe Justus-Liebig-Universitaet / Prof. Dr. H. Schmidt Justus-Liebig-Universitaet
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Peter Palm
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
PETOSEED CO
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bayer Holland B.V.
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Lyle A. BROOKS (US)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
DE RUITER SEEDS
Vitis riparia Michx. x Vitis cinerea Engelm.
Forschungsanstalt Geisenheim
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. · Calabash
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Prunus L. · Plum
GRASSELY| Charles Grassely c/o I.N.R.A. - Station de RecherchesFruitieres Mediterraneennes
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems Netherlands BV
Malus Mill. · Apple
SVERIGES LANTBRUKSUNIVERSITÄTET
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. · Calabash
ESASEM SPA
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
VILMORIN, S.A.