Rootstock is key to grafted plants

摘要

Grafting is a making a come back in new tomato varieties which are not yet bred to be resistant to soil diseases. In addition, grafted plants can be more productive and can extend the season. A little over a decade ago it looked like the production of young vegetable plants by grafting was a dying art. The breakthrough in new robust varieties with resistance to common diseases and high yields meant that the demand for grafted plants fell, Everything appeared to be in the seed, Today however, grafting is making a comeback, mostly to overcome disease problems in roots. For example, the development of new varieties, such as cherry tomatoes which are highly desired by consumers are not yet resistant to fusarium which causes root-rot, Other advantages of grafting can be an extension of the season and more than one productive stem per root which means fewer plants are required.