Rootstock: meaning, definitions and examples
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rootstock
[ ˈruːtstɒk ]
finance
A rootstock is a plant, often a tree or shrub, onto which the scion is grafted. It provides the root system for the plant and affects its growth and characteristics.
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Examples of usage
- The apple trees were grown on a rootstock that was resistant to disease.
- Grape vines are often grafted onto rootstocks to improve their resistance to pests and diseases.
technology
In technology, a rootstock can refer to the original version or base model of a software or hardware product, from which other variations are developed.
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Examples of usage
- The new smartphone is based on the rootstock of the previous model.
- This software application is the rootstock for future developments in the company.
Translations
Translations of the word "rootstock" in other languages:
🇵🇹 porta-enxerto
🇮🇳 मूल स्टॉक
🇩🇪 Unterlage
🇮🇩 batang bawah
🇺🇦 підщепа
🇵🇱 podkładka
🇯🇵 台木 (dai-boku)
🇫🇷 porte-greffe
🇪🇸 portainjerto
🇹🇷 anaç
🇰🇷 대목 (daemok)
🇸🇦 الأصل
🇨🇿 podnož
🇸🇰 podpník
🇨🇳 砧木 (zhēnmù)
🇸🇮 podlaga
🇮🇸 rótarfóður
🇰🇿 түбірқор
🇬🇪 ფესვი
🇦🇿 kök
🇲🇽 portainjerto