Rootstocks are a special type of plants used in agronomy to create hybrids and improve crop quality. The methodological instructions on the topic "Rootstocks of fruit species" thoroughly examine pome and stone rootstocks: their properties, ecological features, propagation methods, and soil requirements. This information helps agronomy students master practical classes and independent work with rootstock materials.
Rootstock seeds serve as the foundation for growing high-quality varieties of vegetables and melon crops, such as watermelon, eggplant, melon, tomato, and cucumber. Thanks to the use of rootstocks, plants become resistant to weather whims, diseases, and pests, ensuring stable productivity and scion health. The grafting process is simple: rootstock seeds are planted simultaneously with variety crops or slightly earlier, then grafted after seedlings appear, without requiring significant time and financial investment.
Apple rootstock classification includes various growth groups – dwarfing, semi-dwarfing, semi-dwarfing, and semi-dwarfing. The description covers cold hardiness, disease resistance, drought resistance, root system, and compatibility with the scion. Examples of rootstocks – R 22, R 59, V 9, M 9, 62-396, 54-118, 57-545, "Malish" Budaovsky – are described in detail, allowing the selection of the optimal option for specific growing conditions.
