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Before you buy a fruit tree, you need to learn about rootstocks – they're the key to finding a tree that thrives in your garden

If you’ve ever shopped for a fruit tree, you might have noticed the term ‘rootstock’ floating around – but what are rootstocks, exactly? Well, it’s about time we demystified them, because they’re ...
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Rootstock microbiome as a target for manipulation to combat apple replant disease

Apple replant disease (ARD) describes a phenomenon of reduction of crop productivity in the early years of orchard establishment on sites previously planted with apple. Currently, manipulation of the ...