Cultivation
Grafting and budding are agrotechnical methods of combining a scion and a rootstock into a single biological organism. This allows for controlling tree growth, accelerating fruiting, and adapting varietal qualities to specific soil and climatic conditions.
Mentioned in descriptions 3 506 varieties reference book.
Grafting and budding involve combining two plants: the scion, which determines the varietal characteristics of the fruit, and the rootstock, which forms the root system and the lower part of the trunk. This method allows for the combination of the best traits of two cultivars, creating a seedling with specified growth parameters and resistance to soil-borne pests and diseases.
Cultivation efficiency depends on the compatibility of the components, the quality of the union at the graft site, and the correct choice of rootstock for the specific soil type and climatic risks of the site. The choice of rootstock determines tree vigor, which is critical for planning planting density in intensive orchard management and the timing of the tree's entry into the fruiting stage.
Care for grafted plants includes the mandatory removal of rootstock suckers and the performance of root pruning to prevent the scion from developing its own roots. The graft union is the most vulnerable zone; therefore, agronomists consider the planting depth of the seedling relative to the soil level to protect it from mechanical damage, frost, or decay.
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
United Genetics Seeds, USA
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Jean Winoc Hennart
Vitis L. · Grapevine
Andrew Walker
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Clause Vegetable Seeds
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
University of Florida
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Nunhems B.V.
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Citrus x insitorum Mabb.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Prunus cerasus x Prunus schmittii
Stoppel Peter
Prunus cerasus x Prunus schmittii
Stoppel Peter
Jacaranda mimosifolia D. Don
SAKAI KIYOSHI
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S, Poulsen Roser A/S
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Paul M. Lyrene James W. Olmstead
Rosa L. · Rose
WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES
hybrids between Prunus davidiana, Prunus dulcis and Prunus persica
Pinochet Jorge|Barcelona, ES
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Slaughter John K.|Clovis, CA / Gerdts Timothy J.|Kingsburg, CA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
William Wechter^^^Amnon Levi^^^Richard Hassell
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
John K. Slaughter^^^Timothy J. Gerdts
Vitis L. · Grapevine
INCONNU (FR)