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rootstock

/ˈruːtstɒk/

/ˈrutstɑk/

rootstocknoun

rootstocks

/ˈruːtstɒk/

/ˈrutstɑk/

Translations

The gardener used a strong rootstock to graft the new plant.

Садовник использовал сильный подвой для прививки нового растения.

Additional translations

Definitions

The part of a plant, often an underground part, from which new above-ground growth can be produced, especially used in grafting.

The gardener selected a hardy rootstock to graft the delicate rose variety onto.

A root or part of a root used as a stock in plant propagation.

The rootstock was chosen for its disease resistance and compatibility with the scion.

Synonyms

rootstockadjective

/ˈruːt.stɒk/

/ˈrut.stɑk/

Used attributively to describe qualities or characteristics relating to a plant rootstock in horticulture.

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from a rootstock used in grafting or plant propagation.

Rootstock vigor can greatly influence the overall growth of the grafted tree.