Rootstocks in Fruit Production
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Fruit Production Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: agriculture; plant nutrition; fertilizers; proteomics; horticulture; fruit quality; fruit science; postharvest physiology; postharvest; postharvest biology; pomology; sweet cherry; metabolomics; transcriptomics
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Interests: citriculture; pre- and post-harvest fruit physiology; plant nutrition; horticulture; fruit quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Rootstocks are fundamental to modern fruit production, playing a pivotal role in tree vigor, orchard yield, disease resistance, and overall fruit quality. Advances in rootstock breeding, selection, and management have led to significant improvements in orchard sustainability, resilience, and productivity across diverse climatic and soil conditions. Understanding the physiological, genetic, and biochemical interactions between rootstocks and scions is essential for optimizing tree performance and fruit quality.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in rootstock research, focusing on breeding innovations, rootstock–scion compatibility, and their influence on stress tolerance and fruit production. We welcome research articles and reviews covering topics such as rootstock-mediated resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses, advances in molecular breeding and biotechnology, and sustainable orchard management strategies. Contributions addressing the role of rootstocks in climate adaptation, nutrient and water use efficiency, and novel approaches for enhancing disease and pest resistance are particularly encouraged. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to advance the knowledge and practical applications of rootstocks in fruit production, ensuring sustainability and productivity in the face of global agricultural challenges.
Dr. Michail Michailidis
Dr. Vasileios Ziogas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rootstock breeding
- rootstock-scion interactions
- fruit quality and yield
- disease and pest resistance
- abiotic stress tolerance
- drought and salinity resistance
- sustainable orchard management
- climate resilience in fruit production
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