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What are phylloxera resistant rootstocks?

April 26, 2017phylloxera resistant rootstocks

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What are phylloxera resistant rootstocks?

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• A. Native North American vines that have grown up with phylloxera are resistant to the damage it causes. These are used as rootstocks, with the winegrape variety grafted on to them. Phylloxera insects can still live and feed on the roots, but the vines continue to thrive and produce grapes.