Cultivation

Rootstock

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Apple Rootstock 503 Pear rootstock 294 Apple rootstock 211 Plum rootstock 156 Tomato rootstock 129 Grapevine rootstock 124 Peach rootstock 121 Tomato Rootstock (Interspecific Hybrids) 118 Prunus domestica rootstock 118 Sweet Cherry Rootstock 111 Rootstock — Sour Cherry 57 Rootstock — Pumpkin (interspecific hybrids) 50 Pepper rootstock 46 Apricot rootstock 45 Citrus Rootstock 44 Quince rootstock 44 Watermelon rootstock 42 Rootstock — hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica 38 Grapevine Rootstock 31 Cherry Plum Rootstock 28 Paradise Apple Rootstock 27 Rootstock — hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L. 27 Melon rootstock 26 Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica rootstock 23

Found in these crops

Apple 559 European pear 342 Apple 222 Tomato 182 Grapevine 159 Plum 157 Peach 144 Sweet cherry 139 hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner 127 European plum 127 Sour cherry 66 Bell pepper 61

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.

Skyhigh

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

De Bolster B.V.

5 records

Sidrunkollane taliõun

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre

4 records

Shintosa

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Paul Degreef

2 records

Shield

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Shintoza

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

2 records

SIBERIAN - C

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

2 records

Serval

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

2 records

Silex

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Sienne

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

De Ruiter Zonen (HR)

2 records

Securforce

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Takada Seed Co, Ltd

2 records

Shintiak

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD

2 records

Sanres

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

SAN JULIAN A

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

2 records

Saint-Julien GF 655-2

Active

Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Salutamu

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

CAMPOCCIA GIOMBATTISTA

2 records

SANTA_LUCIA_64

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

2 records

Sainte-Lucie 64 = SL. 64

Active

Prunus mahaleb L. · Saint Lucie cherry

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Safepro

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

2 records

Saint-Julien hybride n° 2

Active

Prunus domestica L. subsp. insititia (L.) C. K. Schneid. · Damson

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Rychka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

RTS 123

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

2 records

SAN JULIAN GF-655/2

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

2 records

Roundita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

3 records

Romalinda

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Seminis Vegetable Seeds Inc.^^^BOB BARHAM

3 records

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