15 rootstock growers joined forces to develop a resilient and future-proof rootstock.
More than 40 million rootstocks are produced annually in the Netherlands.
Fruittree Rootstocks Holland is looking for international cooperation with breeders and research institutes.
Challenge
Replant disease
Replant disease is a major problem for fruit growers and fruit tree growers. Apple Replant Disease (ARD) occurs when apple trees are planted on land where apple trees have previously grown. The problem is larger when the new plantings have the same rootstock.
Ambition
Tolerant rootstock
Fruittree Rootstocks Holland BV selects existing rootstocks and seedlings from different crossings on replant disease, resistance and tolerance.
15 growers
Collaboration
Fruittree Rootstocks Holland BV is looking for coopertion with international breeding and research institutes. We think that international cooperation will lead to a resilient and future proof rootstock. Which can be introduced on the international market.
