Considerations for Choosing the Right Rootstocks

Choosing a rootstock is an important decision. It should be carefully considered because the decision is a relatively permanent one and, therefore, has long-term significance. The steps in choosing a rootstock may not always be obvious, but there are several factors that traditionally have been imp...

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Main Authors: William S. Castle, James J. Ferguson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2003-08-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/108974
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Summary:Choosing a rootstock is an important decision. It should be carefully considered because the decision is a relatively permanent one and, therefore, has long-term significance. The steps in choosing a rootstock may not always be obvious, but there are several factors that traditionally have been important.  Some of the steps and factors involved are described in this publication in a generalized approach to selecting the best rootstocks for your conditions. Use this fact sheet as as a handy check-off form when preparing to select rootstocks. This document is HS932, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: June 2003. HS-932/HS178: Choose the Right Citrus Rootstock (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009