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Clonal propagation of mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. chia Duham.) in outdoor beds using different rootstock and grafting techniques

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We assessed different rootstocks and grafting techniques to clonally propagate mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. chia). Mastic tree is a dioecious tree but the quantity and quality of the resin secreted by female trees are very low; therefore, male trees that are clonally propagated are used to establish commercial plantations for mastic production. Conventional long branch cuttings for clonal production requires too much materials and has a very low rooting rate. Rooting with tissue culture and green cuttings has also failed outdoors. Grafting of mastic on other Pistacia species has not been tried so far; therefore, this study was aimed at developing grafting methods for the clonal propagation of mastic. P. atlantica and P. lentiscus rootstocks were grafted from 15 February to 15 October every 15 days using three grafting methods and a two-factor randomized block trial design. Early spring (15 February–15 March) proved to be the best time for grafting using either of the rootstocks. The highest grafting success was attained using the scions grafted on P. atlantica from 15 February to 15 March. The best bud-burst percentage was obtained using P. atlantica and P. lentiscus rootstocks.

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I thank the Aegean Forestry Research Institute and İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry for their support of the study.

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Project funding: This work was financially supported by the Aegean Forestry Research Institute (No. 15.2110/2008-2010) and İzmir Regional Directorate of Forestry.

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Parlak, S. Clonal propagation of mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus var. chia Duham.) in outdoor beds using different rootstock and grafting techniques. J. For. Res. 29, 1061–1067 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-017-0514-4

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