B 146
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
2 records
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.
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
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.
Betinka
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
CZ
10 records
Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon
IT
2 records
Astrolite
Activehybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
HU
2 records
ASHOURY
ActivePistacia vera L. · Pistachio
ES
2 records
Supporter 1
ActiveMalus Mill. · Apple
Ardito
ActiveCucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne
HU
2 records
B 490
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
2 records
AVIFEL
Activehybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica
ES
2 records
SEVILLANO
ActiveOlea europaea L. · Olive
B 491
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
2 records
Adige
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NL
2 records
B 469
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
2 records
Ananas reneta
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
SI
2 records
A 2
ActiveMalus sylvestris (L.) Mill. · European crabapple
NL
2 records
Arthur Turner
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
2 records
SANTA ROSA
ActivePrunus domestica L. · European plum
Alcyone
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HU
2 records
Antoonovka
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
EE
2 records
Andra
Protection expiredSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
RO
2 records
Amorosa
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
2 records
St. Julien A
ActivePrunus L. · Plum
VSL 1
ActivePrunus L. · Plum
Adélka
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
CZ
5 records