Rootstock compatibility of Maguilas F1 to selected high yielding varieties of tomato scion
Keywords:
callus, compatibility, grafting, rootstock, Solanum lycopersicumAbstract
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a globally significant crop, but its cultivation is severely hindered by waterlogging during the rainy season, leading to significant yield losses for farmers, particularly in areas like San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Grafting offers a promising solution by combining high-yielding scions with waterlogging-tolerant rootstocks. This study investigated the grafting compatibility of three high-yielding tomato scion varieties (Diamante Max F1, Jewel F1, and Garnet F1) with the waterlogging-tolerant Maguilas F1 as a rootstock. Using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) in a controlled healing chamber, we evaluated grafting success rate, height increment, and days to callus formation. Results showed that the Maguilas F1 and Diamante Max F1 combination exhibited significantly higher grafting success rates (mean = 82.22%) and greater height increments (mean = 3.47 cm) compared to Jewel F1 and Garnet F1. Diamante Max F1 also consistently formed callus earlier, indicating faster wound healing. While there was no statistically significant difference in days to callus formation across treatments, Diamante Max F1's quicker healing contributed to its superior performance. These findings highlight Diamante Max F1 as the most compatible scion for Maguilas F1 rootstock, offering a viable strategy for improving tomato cultivation during adverse rainy season conditions and potentially increasing farmer profitability and consumer access to affordable tomatoes.
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