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Growth regulators and propagation of Himalayan wild cherry: the strategic role of gibberellic acid

Rootstocks

06 May 2026

A study in India shows that GA3 at 150 ppm improves germination, seedling vigor and nutrition in Prunus cerasoides, the Himalayan wild cherry, offering new opportunities for more uniform, efficient and sustainable rootstock production.

The Corette® rootstock series opens up new opportunities for cherry cultivation in Spain

Rootstocks

23 Apr 2026

Corette® rootstocks by Agromillora show strong adaptability to Mediterranean soils in Spain. Trials highlight good yields, early production and suitability for intensive orchards, improving efficiency, fruit quality and long-term sustainability.

A study reveals that the rootstock-variety combination is key to increasing drought tolerance in cherry trees

Rootstocks

17 Apr 2026

CEAF research shows that rootstock and variety combinations influence drought tolerance in cherry trees in Chile, where rainfall is sharply declining. The study highlights strategies to improve water use efficiency and irrigation management in extreme climate conditions.

Rootstocks and salt stress: a comparative trial between MaxMa 14 and Gisela 6

Rootstocks

03 Apr 2026

A study examines the impact of soil salinity on sweet cherry by comparing MaxMa 14 and Gisela 6 rootstocks. Differences in growth, biomass, and salt stress tolerance provide practical guidance for improving orchard resilience and long-term productivity.

New metabolic evidence on scion–rootstock interaction in sweet cherry: a study on Prunus mahaleb

Rootstocks

26 Mar 2026

A study in Puglia explores how grafting affects Prunus mahaleb metabolism, revealing differences in sugars, acids, and bioactive compounds between grafted and ungrafted plants, with key implications for fruit quality, nutraceutical value, and rootstock use.

Microorganisms increase salt tolerance in Gisela 6 cherry rootstock

Rootstocks

13 Mar 2026

Research published in Scientific Reports shows that PGPR bacteria Pantoea ananatis and Bacillus aryabhattai increase salt stress tolerance in the Gisela 6 cherry rootstock, improving plant growth, photosynthesis efficiency and antioxidant defenses under saline soil conditions.

Sweet cherry rootstocks for the Pacific Northwest

Rootstocks

16 Feb 2026

Technical guide to sweet cherry rootstocks in the Pacific Northwest comparing Gisela, Krymsk, Mazzard, Mahaleb and Corette for vigor, yield efficiency, planting density, disease tolerance and adaptation to Oregon and Washington conditions, with tables and practical insights.

Dwarfing rootstocks and water stress in cherry trees: physiological responses and post-harvest irrigation management

Rootstocks

03 Feb 2026

Which rootstocks to choose for cherry trees in dry climates? A study in Hungary compares MaxMa 14, GiSelA 6, and WeiGi 2, showing key differences in water stress response. Learn which rootstock ensures sustainable cherry growing under water-limited conditions.

Cherry rootstocks: final phase of genetic project concluded in southern Chile

Rootstocks

02 Feb 2026

Chile’s cherry rootstock genetic program ends its final stage with field trials of ten clonal selections, tested against climate and pathogen stress. The project aims to improve productivity and sustainability in the central-southern region of the country.

Graft compatibility in sweet cherry: machine learning approaches to rootstock selection

Rootstocks

30 Jan 2026

A new study from Turkey explores sweet cherry grafting compatibility using advanced tools like PCA, Random Forest and SHAP. Gisela 6 and local genotypes show promising integration for improved selection methods in cherry cultivation and rootstock choice.