Studies on the Selection of Combination of Root Stocks with Scions of Non-astringent Persimmon (Diospyros) Varieties

This paper first reported the experiment of graft combinations of 12 root stock types from 7 persimmon species and scions from 2 main Japanese persimmon cultivars (‘Fuyu’ and ‘Jirou’).Based on the growth measurement and analysis of graftlings from 24 root stock-scion combinations,D.glaucifolia Mete No.1 and D.kali var.silvestris No.6 have been identified as superior root stock types with the characteristics of strong graft compatibility,high graftling survival and fast growth rate.