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Sep 2026
Evaluation of Drought Resistance of Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) Rootstocks Based on Leaf Anatomical and Physiological Characteristics in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions
Water deficit is a major constraint on apple production in arid and semi-arid regions, and the selection of drought-adapted rootstocks is an effective strategy for improving orchard sustainability. This study evaluated the drought resistance of ten apple rootstocks and identified promising germplasm for apple productio...
Zhe Wang, Pin-Jie Zheng, Xin Zhang et al.
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