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How to choose the rootstock suitable for cherry

Sweet cherry rootstocks widely used in China mainly include grass cherry (China cherry), hairy cherry, mountain cherry (Benxi, Liaoning), Laiyang dwarf cherry, green cherry, Mahali, Mazade, Courte and so on. The following points should be considered when selecting:

(1) has good grafting affinity with sweet cherry varieties.

(2) It has a good effect on the growth and quality of grafted plants.

(3) The local resources of this variety must be rich and easy to breed.

(4) Rootstock has developed root system and strong resistance and adaptability.

(5) Strong adaptability to different soils and high resistance to root cancer.

(6) It is best to breed with seeds.

(7) Selecting rootstocks according to local soil and climate conditions, such as Mahali and Laiyang dwarf cherry in arid and cold areas; Low-lying wet soil can choose courtyard; Gisela series rootstocks are the best choice for clay.