This cluster of papers explores the advances in vegetable grafting techniques, including the use of grafting to improve tolerance to abiotic stresses, manage soilborne pathogens, enhance fruit quality, and promote disease resistance. It also delves into the mechanisms of rootstock-scion interactions, hormonal signaling, and genetic exchange in grafted plants. Additionally, the cluster discusses alternative strategies for soil disinfestation and the impact of grafting on plant responses to various environmental stressors.