Field vines of cv. Sultana, grown either on their own roots, or grafted to a range of rootstocks, were drip irrigated at three salinity levels over a five-year period.
The study concluded that a high innate vigour of a rootstock combined with moderate to high chloride and sodium exclusion ability represents the best combination for salt tolerance in Sultana grapevines as measured by yield at moderate to high salinity.
Rootstock Effects on Salt Tolerance of Irrigated Field-grown Grapevines (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Sultana). 2. Ion Concentrations in Leaves and Juice
Australian Journal of Grape and WIne Research, 2004, vol 10, pages 90-99
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