Effects of Rootstocks to Improve Fruit Yield, Quality, and Resilience to Climatic Changes
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2769
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fruit crops; grapevine management; fruit rootstocks
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of rootstocks is a well-established practice in fruit production, significantly influencing various aspects of plant growth, including vigor, vegetative development, yield, and fruit quality. Rootstocks play a crucial role in enhancing the resilience of fruit crops by providing tolerance or resistance to both biotic and abiotic stresses. They help mitigate the impacts of soil-borne pests and diseases that affect the root system, such as nematodes, fungi, and bacteria, thus improving plant health and longevity. Additionally, rootstocks contribute to overcoming abiotic stress factors, including drought, waterlogging, salinity, extreme temperatures, and soil nutrient imbalances, ensuring stable crop production under changing environmental conditions.
In light of climate change, rootstocks have become an essential tool for enhancing the adaptability of fruit crops, ensuring sustainable production, and maintaining high fruit quality. By selecting appropriate rootstock–scion combinations, growers can optimize productivity while reducing the need for chemical inputs, such as fertilizers and pesticides. This Special Issue aims to compile research that explores the physiological, biochemical, genetic, and agronomic aspects of rootstock selection and management, focusing on their impact on crop resilience, stress tolerance, and fruit yield and quality.
We welcome original research articles and reviews that provide new insights into the role of rootstocks in fruit crops, particularly in the context of climate change adaptation. Studies on innovative breeding strategies, rootstock selection, and field applications that contribute to the sustainability of fruit production systems are encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Marco Antonio Tecchio
Dr. Patrícia Coelho De Souza Leão
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rootstocks
- grafting
- biotic and abiotic stresses
- enhance fruit crop resilience
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