Rootstocks planting stock

At present we consider that the optimum planting stock is a well-developed, virus-free, 2-year-old tree on a Quince C rootstock. With some cultivars, e.g. Williams Bon Chretien, an interstock is needed. On poorer sites, or when replanting, it may he advisable to use Quince A or Quince Adams. In most cases Quince C should he given preference, however. These trees produce faster and grow less vigorously as a result, so the tree structure is simpler. 

Since most tropical soils are deficient in plant nutrients because of high temperatures, high rainfall and leaching, many of the most desirable new varieties are grafted onto older, more established varieties (35). This type of symbiotic relationship is not unique to hibiscus and is practiced with a wide variety of fruit trees and flowers including rose bushes, citrus trees, apple trees and grape vines. Rootstocks are used which are more resistent to soil nematodes and other diseases (36). For our research Albo Lacinatus (Anderson s Crepe Pink) was employed. Anderson s Crepe Pink is widely used as a root stock in Florida and... 

Commercial production of fruit trees and ornamental woody plants traditionally involved rootstocks grown from seed and buds or scions (grafts) from stock plants maintained by individual nurseries. Now both rootstocks and grafts are typically... 

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