The stock-scion compatibility of nine pear cultivars and species grafted on seedlings stocks of Taiwan Nashi-C (Pyrus calleryana Decne.) and the 'Okussankichi' (P. serotina Rehder) behavior of five stem diameters were evaluated at the Instituto Agronômico (IAC), State of São Paulo, Brazil. The pear cultivars and species did not vary in compatibility on Taiwan Nashi-C rootstock by visual observation, showing an excellent grade of graft union, with mean survival of about 95%. The roostocks with 10 and 12 mm of stem diameters presented significantly a higher scion vegetative growth index. Four months after grafting, it was observed the following average values: height above of 100 cm, scion diameter of about 9 mm and more than 30 leaves. The roostocks with 4 and 6 mm presented a smaller development index of pear trees, below of a minimum standard desirable index. Continued growth and productivity of these pear trees are under investigation.
Pyrus calleryana Decne; pear; Pyrus calleryana Decne; P. serotina Rehder; P. communis L; interspecific graft; stock-scion compatibility; species and cultivars