Topic · 10 articles
Propagation and planting of crops: seed and vegetative propagation, cutting, grafting, layering, division. Preparation of planting material, timing and planting techniques, care for young plants until full establishment.
18 min read For agronomists
The article examines the criteria for biological compatibility of grafting components in pomiculture. The authors analyze the nature of incompatibility and prove that botanical proximity of cultivars is not the sole guarantee of successful union.
6 min read For agronomists
The rootstock and scion form a single system, where the interaction between roots and canopy determines the productivity and development of the orchard. A competent choice of combination allows one to manage the timing of fruiting, harvest quality, and tree architecture.
30 min read For agronomists
The diversity of gardening conditions requires careful selection of rootstocks for pome fruits and stone fruits. The article analyzes the characteristics of seed and vegetatively propagated rootstocks, their influence on tree development, and features of their use in modern fruit growing.
8 min read For agronomists
Traditional assessment of the potential of cultivars and rootstocks takes decades, which hinders the development of intensive horticulture. The proposed early diagnostic methodology allows determining the potential productivity and compatibility of combinations in just one year based on the analysis of plant metabolic processes.
