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High vigor varieties

Among the most vigorous rootstocks, more resistant to drought and with medium resistance to acidity, the most commonly used in this region are 99 R and 1103 P. They should be planted on mid-slope, drier sites to minimize the risk of excessive vigor delaying grape ripening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1103 P

140 Ru

99 E

110 R

1-Vigor

 

High

High

High

< 110R

High

2-Response to rooting

 

Good

Weak

Variable

Weak

3-Response to grafting

Good

Good

Good

Good

4-Lime resistance

17-19%

17-20%

17%

17%

5-Resistance to drought

Good

Very good

Good

Good

6-Response to humidity

Moderately tolerant

Sensitive

Sensitive

Sensitive

7-Resistance to nematodes

Moderate

Moderate

Good

Moderate

8-Resistance to acidity

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Weak

9-Effect on vegetative cycle

Slight delay

Delay

Delay

Delay

Medium-vigor varieties

Medium-vigor rootstocks that are tolerant to humidity and most commonly used in this region are 197-17, SO4, and 161-49. Attention should be paid to the susceptibility of 161-49 to tylosis formation in the roots in poorly drained soils. 197-17 adapts well to both dry and humid conditions as well as to acidity; it is the most widely planted rootstock in the region’s granitic soils. O4 is better suited to fertile, cool soils, where irrigation is not available.

 

 Berlandieri x Riparia

 

Rip.

x Rup.

x Vinifera

 

161-49

SO4

5 BB

420 A

196-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-Vigor

Medium

Medium

Medium

Medium

Medium

2-Response to rooting

Moderate

Good

Good

Weak

Good

3-Response to grafting

Good

Good

Irregular

Good

Good

4-Lime resistance

25%

17-18%

20%

20%

6%

5-Resistance to drought

Sensitive

Sensitive

Sensitive

Moderate

Moderate

6-Response to humidity

Moderate

Tolerant

Tolerant

Tolerant

Good

7-Resistance to nematodes

Weak

Good

Good

Weak

Weak

8-Resistance to acidity

Good

Good

Good

Good

Very good

9-Effect on vegetative cycle

Advance

Slight advance

-

-

Slight advance

Low-vigor varieties

Among those low-vigor rootstocks sensitive to limestone, 101-14 has proven to be an excellent choice, particularly with the Loureiro grape, provided that soil acidity is adjusted.

 

Riparia

3309 C

Rupestris

101-14

Riparia Gloire de Montpellier

 

 

 

 

1-Vigor

Medium

Medium to Low

Low

2-Response to rooting

Good

Good

Good

3-Response to grafting

Good

Good

Good

4-Lime resistance

11%

9%

6%

5-Resistance to drought

Sensitive

Sensitive

Sensitive

6-Response to humidity

Sensitive

Tolerant

Good

7-Resistance to nematodes

Weak

Moderate

Weak

8-Resistance to acidity

Sensitive

Sensitive

-

9-Effect on vegetative cycle

Advance

Strong advance

Strong advance

Technical recommendations

Given the characteristics of the rootstocks and taking into account the region’s soil and climate conditions, preference should be given to the use of low- to medium-vigor rootstocks to control the excessive vegetative growth that vineyards tend to exhibit in certain situations.

The use of high-vigor rootstocks should be restricted to extremely dry, well-exposed sites with low levels of organic matter and/or where irrigation is not possible.

         SOIL TYPE

   RECOMMENDED ROOTSTOCK

Hillside soils, very dry, with low levels of organic matter

 

Hillside soils, relatively dry, moderate levels of organic matter

 

Moderate-sloped soils with moderate levels of organic matter, low drought risk, or deep soils

 

Flat, relatively cool soils, with no risk of drought and medium to high levels of organic matter |

140 RU / 1103P / 99R / 110R

 

 

1103P / 196-17

 

 

196-17 / SO4 / 161-49 / 5BB / 3309

 

 

 3309 / 101-14