ISHS Acta Horticulturae 658: I International Symposium on Rootstocks for Deciduous Fruit Tree Species
AGRONOMIC RESULTS OF VICTOR, A SEMI-DWARF CHERRY ROOTSTOCK |
| Authors: | A. Battistini, E.S. Berini |
| Keywords: | Cherry rootstock, Prunus cerasus, agronomic selection, drought conditions |
| Abstract:
The nursery 'Battistini Dr. Giuseppe' produces more than 4 million fruit trees rootstocks annually, through micropropagation. One million of these are cherry rootstocks. This production is sold in Europe and in the Mediterranean area. The nursery constantly conducts experiments with new cherry varieties and rootstocks. The primary aim of the nursery is to obtain rootstocks and cultivars that are suitable for the new standards of modern fruit production that include dwarf plants and large fruit. Five years ago, the nursery patented a new semi-dwarf rootstock called 'Victor'® in Europe. The original plant was a selection of Prunus cerasus, native to the area of Tibet. This plant was obtained from seeds imported from that region 14 years ago by Battistini Giuseppe. The nursery initially effected experiments related to vigour and compatibility with local varieties to select the plants obtained from the imported seeds. Subsequent experiments were carried out by the nursery and by public research institutes; the results showed the following characteristics for Victor®: high yields and early fruiting, dwarfing, and resistance to dry conditions. Furthermore, the Victor® rootstock proved to be compatible with many cultivars and showed good adaptation to different soil/climatic conditions. | |
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