Project Number: 1910-21220-004-03
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Aug 01, 2004
End Date: Jul 31, 2009

Objective:
Breed, evaluate, and introduce rootstocks that are resistant to root-knot nematodes and adapted to California's growing season.

Approach:
Screen seedlings for nematode resistance, select superior resistant seedlings, advance selections to field testing and further evaluation, and identify parents for the next round of crossings.