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Grafting methods to mitigate the negative impact of unsuitable agro-ecological conditions in fruit vegetable production
Article number
1391_1
Pages
1 – 8
Language
English
Abstract
The adequate choice of rootstock and scion for Solanaceae and Cucurbitacae vegetable grafting is one of the most important factors in achieving high yields and good-quality fruits.
Grafting on rootstock Maxifort (S. lycopersicum L. × S. habrochaites) improved the total and marketable yield for the tomato OptimaOptima F1, but not in the case of Big Beef F1 because of lower compatibility between the rootstock and the scion.
Grafting increases yield but delays ripening and decreased sugar and acidity content.
The higher content of Ca in grafted tomato fruit could be associated with the higher rate of absorption of water and minerals from the soil by the roots of the rootstock.
High marketing yield with the lowest percent of physiological disorders was observed in watermelon Top gun F1 fruits grafted on rootstock Emphasis F1 Lagenaria type.
Descriptive analysis showed that the dominant features in the sensory profile of watermelon were grafted onto Emphasis F1 and Lagenaria siceraria rootstocks: moderately watery, refreshing, crunchy, ripe and sweet.
The fruits of plants grafted on the basis of Strong tosa F1 (a commercial interspecies hybrid of C. maxima × C. moschata) are characterized by spongy, drier and firmer consistency, with a moderately pronounced feeling of sweetness or salinity that remains in the mouth, after the taste.
Fruits from non-grafted plants have a soft and watery consistency with a sweet taste.
A typical pleasant smell characterizes watermelon fruits grafted on the Emphasis F1 rootstock, while the remaining grafting combinations, to some extent, encourage the appearance of the smell of cucumber Strong tosa F1 or pumpkin (Lagenaria siceraria) with increased acidity.
Based on the results, grafting, using the appropriate rootstock and scion combination, could be beneficial for increasing yield and maintaining quality parameters in fruit and vegetable production, especially in light of climate changes.
Grafting on rootstock Maxifort (S. lycopersicum L. × S. habrochaites) improved the total and marketable yield for the tomato OptimaOptima F1, but not in the case of Big Beef F1 because of lower compatibility between the rootstock and the scion.
Grafting increases yield but delays ripening and decreased sugar and acidity content.
The higher content of Ca in grafted tomato fruit could be associated with the higher rate of absorption of water and minerals from the soil by the roots of the rootstock.
High marketing yield with the lowest percent of physiological disorders was observed in watermelon Top gun F1 fruits grafted on rootstock Emphasis F1 Lagenaria type.
Descriptive analysis showed that the dominant features in the sensory profile of watermelon were grafted onto Emphasis F1 and Lagenaria siceraria rootstocks: moderately watery, refreshing, crunchy, ripe and sweet.
The fruits of plants grafted on the basis of Strong tosa F1 (a commercial interspecies hybrid of C. maxima × C. moschata) are characterized by spongy, drier and firmer consistency, with a moderately pronounced feeling of sweetness or salinity that remains in the mouth, after the taste.
Fruits from non-grafted plants have a soft and watery consistency with a sweet taste.
A typical pleasant smell characterizes watermelon fruits grafted on the Emphasis F1 rootstock, while the remaining grafting combinations, to some extent, encourage the appearance of the smell of cucumber Strong tosa F1 or pumpkin (Lagenaria siceraria) with increased acidity.
Based on the results, grafting, using the appropriate rootstock and scion combination, could be beneficial for increasing yield and maintaining quality parameters in fruit and vegetable production, especially in light of climate changes.
Authors
L. Milenković, Z.S. Ilić, Lj. unić
Keywords
rootstock, tomato, watermelons, yield, quality
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