Cherry trees do not reproduce from seed. Desirable cultivars are grafted onto rootstocks which is generally clonally propagated. Many cherry rootstocks have been released around the world and a wide range of cherry rootstocks is available for growers. The current trend towards obtaining optimum fruit yield and quality in cherry growing needs to choose of the best rootstock. Cherry rootstock evaluation mainly focused on plant adaptability, canopy volume, yield efficiency and fruit quality. Dwarfing rootstocks are able to present possible sweet cherry orchards with a reduced tree size, higher planting density, yield precocity, better fruit quality and efficient other orchard management work (pruning, harvesting, irrigation). Furthermore, the use of superior rootstocks may increase cherry plant tolerance to environmental stress factors. Some rootstocks help cherry plants to acquire tolerance against plant stress factors such as drought, low temperature and salinity. This review presents different rootstocks in sweet and sour cherry growing.  

Keywords - Cherry, Dwarf, Fruit Growing, Plant Stress, Rootstock

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