Cultivation
A scion is the aerial part of a plant in the form of a cutting or bud, taken from a cultivar for grafting onto a rootstock. It is the scion that determines the varietal characteristics of the future plant, such as flavor, yield, and fruit quality.
Mentioned in descriptions 1 690 varieties reference book.
The scion represents the upper part of a grafted plant, responsible for the development of aerial organs and the quality of the resulting harvest. In agronomy, it is used as the carrier of genetic traits of a specific cultivar, including disease resistance and the morphological features of the fruit.
The cultivation efficiency of a scion directly depends on its compatibility with the rootstock, which serves as the root system and the base of the trunk. The interaction between these parts determines the overall adaptation of the crop to soil conditions, growth vigor, winter hardiness, and the longevity of the entire plant.
Assessing the condition of a grafted crop requires considering the properties of both components, as the rootstock determines size and growth vigor, while the scion provides varietal value. When caring for such plants, it is critical to control the emergence of rootstock suckers below the graft union to prevent the suppression of the cultural scion.
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.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. · Calabash
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)
Vitis L. · Grapevine
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Francisco Miguel Hernandez Valverde
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ESASEM SPA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
MARTIJN VAN STEE
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
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)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
STATION OF TECHOBUZICE
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne
United Genetics, I
Malus Mill. · Apple
HERBERT SANDERS ALDWINCKLE / JAMES CUMMINS / GENNARO FAZIO / TERENCE LEE ROBINSON
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
LLOYD/HAROLD/AUSTIN
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.
VARIOS OBTENTORES
Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.
VARIOS OBTENTORES
hybrids between Cucumis melo L. subsp. melo var. flexuosus (L.) Naudin and Cucumis melo L. subsp. melo
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.
IVIA