Scion-rootstock interaction studies had initially focused on graft vigor and stress tolerance. Rootstock-mediated effects on nearly all the fruit quality parameters are now established. The fruit quality effects of rootstocks are more in perennial crops like citrus than deciduous fruit trees. Grafting of woody crops aims to manipulate scion for which appropriate rootstock selection is… Continue reading…
Organic Soil Amendments Are Better for Fruit Quality Than Chemical Fertilizers
Fruit quality parameters in soil supplemented with organic soil amendments were generally better than those grown with chemical fertilizers. However, chemical fertilizers increased fruit size and yield and improved lycopene content. The type of organic manure is also crucial. Each type of manure successfully enhances one or more fruit quality parameters. Growing food requires artificial… Continue reading…
