noun Download 🔗Share A healthy and vigorous-rooted plant that is used in grafting, most commonly as a sound base to support a scion that bears desirable fruit in orchard culture. Examples : "The gardener used a strong rootstock to graft a new apple tree, ensuring a healthy base for the desired fruit variety. " agriculture plant biology fruit food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) The necessary basis for something to develop Examples : "A strong education is the rootstock for a successful career. " plant biology agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading