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.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
TAKII EUROPE B V
Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince
Domaine Public (FR)
Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine
EXPLOTACIONES AGRARIA TERRER, S.L.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
TRC B.V.
Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.
Malus Mill. · Apple
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Prunus x fontanesiana (Spach) C. K. Schneid.
Lyle A. BROOKS (US)
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
CITA- ARAGON
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
LAMBOSEEDS S.R.L.
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Prunus mahaleb L. · Saint Lucie cherry
Károly Hrotkó^^^Imréné Sebok^^^Roland Bereznai^^^Endre Probocskai^^^Lajos Magyar
Citrus x insitorum Mabb.
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica
CARMELO BERNAL PALAZON
Prunus x fontanesiana (Spach) C. K. Schneid.
Lyle A. BROOKS (US)
Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
PETOSEED CO
Malus pumila L. Mill. · Paradise apple
Station de Recherche York (US)