Correct option is D
✅ (d) Trifoliate orange:
Trifoliate orange is a commonly used dwarfing rootstock in citrus.
It induces size control in citrus trees, making them suitable for high-density orchards.
It improves precocity (early fruiting), cold tolerance, and disease resistance.
Its use is especially prominent in temperate and subtropical citrus-producing regions.
❌ (a) Cleopatra mandarin:
Used as a rootstock for mandarin and sweet orange, but does not cause dwarfing.
Preferred for tolerance to salinity and nematodes.
❌ (b) Rough Lemon:
Promotes vigorous growth, not dwarfing.
Used for its adaptability and resistance to drought but not for controlling tree size.
❌ (c) Swingle citrumelo:
A hybrid with moderate vigor; not a primary dwarfing rootstock.
Good for resistance against Phytophthora and citrus tristeza virus.