THE importance of knowing the variety of the rootstock in a citrus orchard is more than academic. The tolerance of an orange tree to infectious diseases; the size, the number and quality of its ...

Use of rootstocks with good nutrient uptake efficiency can take some burden off the growers who are intensively managing HLB-affected citrus groves. The objective of a new study published in ...

The rootstock is not the citrus you want to grow. If a tree only sprouts from the base of the trunk, it should be removed and replaced. Grafting involves the joining together of two closely ...

Grafting is a crucial factor in enhancing citrus productivity. Current research focuses on selecting genetically uniform rootstocks, such as trifoliate orange for its disease resistance.

Ziyang xiangcheng (Citrus junos Sieb. ex Tanaka) (Cj), an alkalinity-tolerant citrus rootstock, prompts interest in understanding its resilience mechanisms. Research reveals that lateral root (LR ...