The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...

We don't usually look at the base of a fruit tree, but sometimes we'll see lots of suckers shooting up and think, "What's going on?" The leaves look completely different from the rest of the tree. We ...

Cultivar, rootstock choice and twig segment sampled all influenced the survival of peach twig tissues subjected to periodic controlled freezing stress over two years. The portion of the dormant period ...

Fruit trees can yield abundance for your home, if propagated correctly. Instead of using seeds, consider these four methods for reproducing high yield plants.

Winter is almost here, and as temperatures drop, it is time for backyard gardeners to start thinking about certain fruit tree maintenance chores. Attending to the needs of your trees now will improve ...

PEACH (Prunus persica) is a plant native to China that bears a juicy fruit. It is considered the "Queen" of fruits and is second only to apples in popularity. It is a deciduous fruit, delicious in ...

• Background and Aims Previous studies indicate that the size-controlling capacity of peach rootstocks is associated with reductions of scion water potential during mid-day that are caused by the ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Over the centuries, it's become clear that certain basic varieties of fruit serve us best. We don't usually look at the base of a fruit ...