News about Grafting

Early detection of graft incompatibility in sweet cherry

Rootstocks

14 Aug 2024

A recent study conducted by Iranian researchers evaluated the predictions of graft compatibility or incompatibility in sweet cherry trees by internode association and callus fusion techniques. The aim was to identify reliable markers for incompatibility early detection.

Advancements in cherry winter grafting with cold atmospheric plasma treatments

Nurseries

18 Dec 2023

The innovation of this method is the use of a portable device designed to produce cold plasma and a plasma-treated solution. 15-45 seconds of cold plasma exposure prior to grafting on fresh sections of scions and rootstocks increases root collar diameter and growth length.