When selecting a dwarf fruit tree, the root of the matter lies in the matter of the roots. Sure, the top part of the tree above the graft is important, too. That’s what determines the looks and the ...

The use of apple rootstocks has transformed modern orchard management by enabling precise regulation of tree size and improving overall performance. Dwarfing rootstocks, in particular, manipulate ...

Our great enthusiasm in growing fruit crops can often overshadow other critical characteristics of the fruit tree, which are essential in the selection process. Choosing the right rootstock is equally ...

This research was carried out to compare several attributes pertaining to the growth, fruit and yield of four apple cultivars, i.e. ‘Golab-kohans’, ‘Fuji’, ‘Starking’ and ‘Delbar estival’. These ...

Grafting is a technique used to facilitate new plant growth. It involves attaching part of a plant or tree, called a scion, onto to another branch, called a rootstock. Grafting fruit trees has been in ...