The Influence of Rootstocks on Tree Growth, Yield and Fruit Quality of Valencia Oranges in Cyprus

SummaryCumulative yields per tree of Campbell Valencia orange during the first six years of production were significantly higher on rough lemon and Palestine sweet lime rootstocks than on Cleopatra mandarin and Troyer citrange, but not significantly higher than on sour orange. Rough lemon and Palestine sweet lime rootstocks produced significantly larger fruits than sour orange but quality was lower. Leaf analysis for eight elements showed significant differences in K, Mg and Mn but not in N, P, Cu, Fe and Zn.