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strong rootstock

strong rootstock

5.7
A healthy plant that acts as a strong base and resists disease for grafting another plant
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The gardener always selects strong rootstock to ensure healthy grafted trees.

Examples

  • Using strong rootstock can increase disease resistance in the new plants.

  • Experts recommend planting with strong rootstock for better growth and yield.

  • A strong rootstock is crucial.

  • The strong rootstock is vital.

  • Experts recommend planting with strong rootstock for better growth and yield.

  • The gardener always selects strong rootstock to ensure healthy grafted trees.

  • Using strong rootstock can increase disease resistance in the new plants.

Synonyms

stock
vsstrong rootstock
  • Specialized
31 7.4

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

refers specifically to a vigorous disease resistant base used for grafting
rootstock
vsstrong rootstock
  • Specialized
1 7.2

A plant base that supplies roots and has another plant attached on top

is chosen for extra vigour and disease resistance rather than any base plant

Surface Forms

strong rootstock singular
strong rootstocks plural

Morphology

strong + rootstock

This is a simple adjective + noun combination where the adjective 'strong' directly modifies 'rootstock' (the grafting base). There is no idiomatic shift or metaphorical meaning; a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer a healthy, vigorous base plant.

Etymology

Strong rootstock comes from gardening: gardeners use a strong base plant with deep roots and firm stock and attach a new plant on top so it grows well. So 'strong rootstock' means a healthy base chosen to support growth and resist disease.