Studies on the Performance of Rose Varieties on Different Rootstocks

Rosa indica var. odorata—a new rose understock proved better than all the commonly used understocks in India namely Rosa bourboniana—Edouard (non-flowering type), Rosa bourboniana—Baramasi (flowering type Edouard) and Rosa multiflora (a form of briar), under Delhi conditions, with regard to rooting of cuttings, bud-take and plant vigour and flower production in budded plants. It was observed to be more tolerant to powdery mildew disease and also gave longer life to the plants.