Project name: Prunus cerasifera

Description: Most Prunus species are susceptible to root-knot nematodes. In the Mediterrean region these are Meloidogyne arenaria, Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne javanica. Prior to 2004 control was effected by fumigation with methyl bromide prior to orchard planting. A rootstock specifically designed for Mediterranean environments was produced by interspecific hybridization between the Myrobalan plum clone P.2175 and the 'Garfi' x 'Nemared' almond-peach hybrid. P.2175 has been shown to be resistant to the three root-knot nematodes by a single dominant resistance gene.

Relevance: Agricultural

Last updated: 2011-12-18