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.

La nationale

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ROUX (FR)

2 records

Lady Naomi

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

VAN WEVERWIJK T.H.

4 records

Lemonstar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

Kurca

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Kryder SG

Active

Citrus trifoliata L. · Trifoliate orange

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Kratofort

Active

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

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

3 records

Kyndia

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

3 records

Lancep

Active

Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple

Centre d'Experimentation de Pepinieres (FR)/Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits & Legumes (FR)

2 records

Kokkini Banana

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAO-DEMETER Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources

2 records

Konferencja

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

3 records

KING KONG

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.

2 records

Knossos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HAO-DEMETER Institute of Viticulture, Vegetable Crops and Floriculture

2 records

Krasnoe znamya

Active

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

Trest (B) Operation

2 records

Katalin 261

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Brozik Sandor / Apostol Janosne

2 records

Koksa Pomarańczowa

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

3 records

Kamel

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

King Kong

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Kilates

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZERAIM GEDERA

2 records

JOMURED

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

A. VANDEPOEL-BEETEN

2 records

Kelleriis 14

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

3 records

Jemtegaard 5

Active

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Kastar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Kalju Kask 100%, Estonian Univerity of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre, Polli, Karksi-Nuia, 69108, Viljandimaa, Estonia

4 records

JESCA

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

DIPUTACION GENERAL ARAGON (UNIDAD DE TECN.VEGETAL)

5 records

Katy Rose

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

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