A synthetic rooting hormone used to stimulate root development in fig cuttings. IBA can significantly improve propagation success rates.

A synthetic rooting hormone used to stimulate root development in fig cuttings. IBA can significantly improve propagation success rates.

Insectiferous refers to plants, like certain types of figs, that rely on insects for pollination. In the case of figs, this relationship is most notable in varieties like Smyrna and San Pedro, which depend on fig wasps to transfer pollen from male caprifigs to female flowers.

This mutualistic relationship allows the figs to develop fully while providing a habitat for the wasps to reproduce. The term highlights the intricate ecological bond between figs and their pollinators, a key point of interest for collectors and horticulturists alike.

A sustainable approach to controlling pests through a combination of biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods. IPM reduces environmental impact while maintaining fig tree health.

The practice of planting other crops alongside fig trees to optimize land use and improve soil health.

The segment of a plant stem between two successive nodes (the points where leaves or branches attach). In fig cultivation, the length of internodes can indicate growth vigor and influence pruning decisions.

(1883–1981) was an American horticulturist who studied subtropical fruits, including the fig, the olive, and the avocado. His contributions to the fig community were extensive. In addition to his exhaustive fig research, testing, and breeding, he wrote a number of books on figs, including: The Kadota Fig, Fig Characteristics Useful in the Identification of Varieties, Fig Culture in California, The Fig, Caprifigs and Caprification, and the comprehensive tome, Fig Varieties: A Monograph.

A condition where leaves turn yellow due to iron deficiency, often caused by high soil pH or poor drainage. Treating chlorosis involves soil amendments or foliar sprays.

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