ISHS Acta Horticulturae 283: IV International Symposium on Plum and Prune Genetics, Breeding and Pomology
A NEW AND PROMISING PLUM ROOTSTOCK SELECTION: "Mr.S.2/5". |
| Authors: | F. Loreti, R. Guerriero, R. Massai |
| Abstract:
This paper illustrates the main taxonomic and bioagronomic characteristics of a selection isolated by Prof. Scaramuzzi in the 1960s from Myrobalan seedling populations, which appears highly promising as rootstock: the "Mr.S.2/5". Its genetic origin is not yet clear: considered a spontaneous hybrid of Myrobalan, morphological parameters suggest it to be a very close relation of the European group of plum. Trials carried out over several years in laboratory conditions and in the open field have revealed a good response to low drainage soils and even waterlogging, and to calcareous soils. "Mr.S.2/5" is also easily propagated both by traditional methods and by in vitro culture. | |
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