Rootstock: meaning, definitions and examples

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rootstock

 

[ ˈruːtstɒk ]

Context #1

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.

Synonyms

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.
Context #2

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.

Synonyms

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

Word origin

The term 'rootstock' originated in the 19th century, combining 'root' and 'stock'. It has been used in both horticulture and technology fields to signify the base or foundation of something that grows or develops further.

See also: root, roots, rootstalk, uproot.