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The Minnesota seedling and Prunus besseyi rootstocks effectively reduce tree growth vigor while maintaining suitability for maiden peach tree production, with Prunus besseyi also producing a well-developed root system. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate how four rootstocks with differing vigor influence the budding success, vegetative growth, root architecture, and leaf macronutrient concentrations of two peach cultivars.

August 29, 2026AgricultureOpen Access

Nutrient Status and Growth Performance of Two Peach Cultivars Budded on Rootstocks with Different Growth Vigor

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SŚS. ŚwierczyńskiUniversity of Life Sciences in Poznań

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Comparative trial demonstrates reduced vigor and altered nutrient accumulation in nursery peach trees on dwarfing rootstocks, indicating suitability for high-density orchard systems.

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To evaluate how four rootstocks with differing vigor influence the budding success, vegetative growth, root architecture, and leaf macronutrient concentrations of two peach cultivars.
Evaluated four rootstocks (Prunus besseyi, Hui-Hun-Tao, Rakonievicka, and Minnesota) budded with two peach cultivars ('RedHaven' and 'Harnaś') in a nursery setting.
Measured budding success percentage, tree height, stem diameter, lateral branching, root count, and leaf concentrations of phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
Budding success was highest on Hui-Hun-Tao (89.7%) compared to Rakonievicka (81.1%) and Minnesota (80.4%), with 'Harnaś' showing higher success than 'RedHaven' (86.0% vs. 82.7%).
Minnesota and Prunus besseyi reduced maiden tree height by 18% and 17%, and lateral shoot count by 29% and 41%, respectively, compared to Rakonievicka.
Prunus besseyi produced the highest root count (13.4) alongside elevated leaf phosphorus and magnesium, whereas Minnesota produced the fewest roots (8.7) and lowest calcium levels.

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S. Świerczyński (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9298d38e5d7d1fc0c109dc https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture16171846

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Comparative trial demonstrates reduced vigor and altered nutrient accumulation in nursery peach trees on dwarfing rootstocks, indicating suitability for high-density orchard systems.

Nutrient Status and Growth Performance of Two Peach Cultivars Budded on Rootstocks with Different Growth Vigor

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Nutrient Status and Growth Performance of Two Peach Cultivars Budded on Rootstocks with Different Growth Vigor

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