rootstock

Examples

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• Many varieties are now available on several different rootstocks that suit them to garden-sized trees or even patio containers.

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• More than 80 percent of the citrus grown in the United States comes from rootstock or fruit varieties developed by ARS.

  Academic text (2003)

• And they do some of their own gross rootstock growing up here as well, just on a few varieties.

• Back then, nearly all European grapes were grown on their own rootstock.

  Academic text (1998)

• Scientists at the station developed a way to graft it onto rootstock, allowing the tree to produce fruit within 3 to 5 years.

  Academic text (1995)

• These side growths are from the rootstock, not from the actual graft point.

• Stem pitting reduces yield in trees on all rootstocks.

  Academic text (1994)

• The goal, he says, is to develop and introduce rootstocks that are both resistant to the tougher nematodes and adaptable to California viticulture.

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• With apples, much more of the budwood survives dehydration, explains Lamboy, so it can be cut and budded onto rootstock.

  Academic text (1999)

• To grow healthy fruit trees, it is important to choose the right rootstock to provide stability and disease resistance.

Synonyms

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stock

vsrootstock

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31 7.4

A thick part of a plant that new stems or flowers grow from

is specifically the grafting base that supplies roots rather than any plant part

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strong rootstock

vsrootstock

• Specialized

5.7

A healthy plant that acts as a strong base and resists disease for grafting another plant

is the general base used for grafting without implying extra vigor

Compounds

S

strong rootstock

• Specialized

5.7

A healthy plant that acts as a strong base and resists disease for grafting another plant

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