Sjemenarstvo, Vol. 36 No. 1-2, 2025.
Stručni rad
https://doi.org/10.33128/s1.36.1-2.5
The role of generative rootstocks of wild cherry, mahaleb and cherry in modern nursery production
Dominik Vuković,
orcid.org/0000-0003-2116-5667
; Poljoprivredni institut Osijek, Osijek, Hrvatska
Krunoslav Dugalić
; Poljoprivredni institut Osijek, Osijek, Hrvatska
Ines Mihaljević
; Poljoprivredni institut Osijek, Osijek, Hrvatska
Krunoslav Brus
; Hrvatska agencija za poljoprivredu i hranu, Osijek, Hrvatska
Vesna Tomaš
; Poljoprivredni institut Osijek, Osijek, Hrvatska
Sažetak
Generative rootstocks remain fundamental in modern nursery production despite the expanding use of vegetative rootstocks, as they provide a robust root system, broad ecological adaptability, and long-term tree longevity. The aim of this paper is to analyse the role of generative rootstocks of Prunus avium L., Prunus mahaleb L. and Prunus cerasus L. in contemporary nursery production, with emphasis on their advantages, limitations, and opportunities for improvement through selection processes. The analysis is based on relevant domestic and international literature, complemented by long-term practical experience in fruit tree nursery production on Agricultural institute Osijek. Results indicate that Prunus avium L. is the most widely used generative rootstock due to its high compatibility with sweet and sour cherry cultivars, strong root development, and adaptability to diverse soil types. Its main limitation is pronounced seedling heterogeneity, which necessitates strict selection of mother trees. Prunus mahaleb L. is characterized by excellent tolerance to drought, calcareous and sandy soils yet it is sensitive to excess soil moisture, and its compatibility with cherries varies among cultivars. Although Prunus cerasus L. is rarely used as a generative rootstock due to heterogeneity and prolific root sucker formation, it plays an important role in the development of modern clonal rootstocks, which are valued for reduced vigour and early yielding. The decline in overall fruit tree production in Croatia and the growing reliance on imported plant material highlight the need to strengthen domestic nursery infrastructure, develop selection programmes, and ensure the use of high-quality certified plant material. Generative rootstocks remain indispensable for breeding new genotypes with improved stress tolerance and compatibility with modern production systems, while their further enhancement represents a key step toward the sustainable development of fruit growing.
Ključne riječi
Hrčak ID:
346392
URI
Datum izdavanja:
7.4.2026.
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