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| Author: | M. Fischer |
| Keywords: | Apple rootstock breeding, new varieties, field testing, resistance testing |
Abstract:
The Pillnitz apple rootstock breeding program was concluded with the following results:
- Three dwarfing rootstocks were submitted for breeder's rights
| - Pillnitzer 'Supporter 1'® : |
M.9 x M. baccata (L.) |
BORKH.
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| - Pillnitzer 'Supporter 2'® : |
M.9 x M. X micromalus |
MAKINO
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| - Pillnitzer 'Supporter 3'® : |
M.9 x M. X micromalus |
MAKINO
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- Four semi dwarfing rootstocks were prepared for application for breeder's rights:
| - Pi-AU 36–2: |
M.9 x (M.9 x M. baccata (L.) BORKH.)
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| - Pi-AU 51–4: |
M.4 open pollinated
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| - Pi-AU 51–11: |
M.4 open pollinated
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| - Pi-AU 56–83: |
M.11 open pollinated.
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- The rootstock Pillnitzer 'Supporter 4'® ('Pi 80') formerly bred at Pillnitz is presently being multiplied in commercial nurseries.
- Numerous improved screening methods were integrated into the breeding process.
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