Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-27-2022
Department
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Abstract
Dwarfing is an important agricultural trait for intensive cultivation and effective orchard management in modern fruit orchards. Commercial citrus production relies on grafting with rootstocks that reduce tree vigor to control plant height. Citrus growers all over the world have been attracted to dwarfing trees because of their potential for higher planting density, increased productivity, easy harvest, pruning, and efficient spraying. Dwarfing rootstocks can be used to achieve high density. As a result, the use and development of dwarfing rootstocks are important. Breeding programs in several countries have led to the production of citrus dwarf rootstocks. For example, the dwarfing rootstocks ‘Flying Dragon’, ‘FA 517’, ‘HTR-051’, ‘US-897’, and ‘Red tangerine’ cultivated in various regions allow the design of dense orchards. Additionally, dwarf or short-stature trees were obtained using interstocks, citrus dwarfing viroid (CDVd) and various chemical applications. This review summarizes what is known about dwarf citrus rootstocks and the mechanisms underlying rootstock–scion interactions. Despite advances in recent decades, many questions regarding rootstock-induced scion development remain unanswered. Citrus rootstocks with dwarfing potential have been investigated regarding physiological aspects, hormonal communication, mineral uptake capacity, and horticultural performance. This study lays the foundation for future research into the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying citrus dwarfing.
Publication Title
Plants
Recommended Citation
Hayat, F.,
Li, J.,
Iqbal, S.,
Peng, Y.,
Hong, L.,
Balal, R.,
Khan, M.,
Nawaz, M.,
Khan, U.,
Farhan, M.,
Li, C.,
Song, W.,
Tu, P.,
&
Chen, J.
(2022).
A Mini Review of Citrus Rootstocks and Their Role in High-Density Orchards.
Plants,
11(21).
http://doi.org/10.3390/plants11212876
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/michigantech-p/16581
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