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The effects of rootstock and training form on the growth and quality of cherries

The effects of rootstock and training form on the growth and quality of cherries

Rootstocks

26 Feb 2024

The objective of the research was to evaluate the performance of the cultivar '0900 Ziraat' grafted onto the semi-vigorous rootstocks Krymsk, Gisela 6 and Piku 1. Four breeding forms were applied to these cultivar/rootstock combinations: VCL, SSA, UFO and KGB.

Comparing rootstocks: each one has its own physiological characteristics

Comparing rootstocks: each one has its own physiological characteristics

Rootstocks

24 Oct 2023

The rootstocks obtained by in vitro methods resulted in a higher percentage of plants. The percentage of grafted plants was higher when 'Pi-ku 1' or 'Gisela 5' rootstocks were used, even though the height of the plants was reduced.