ADARCIAS, A NEW HYBRID ROOTSTOCK FOR PEACH AND OTHER STONE FRUIT SPECIES

Adarcias is a new rootstock for different stone fruit species. It was developed by the rootstock breeding program currently led by the researcher MA Moreno at the Experimental Station of Aula Dei – CSIC. Adarcias is an open-pollinated peach-almond hybrid [Prunus amygdalus x persica], and it was selected because of its good performance with peach varieties, conferring less vigor than other hybrids, and higher or similar cropping efficiency. Furthermore, it induces better fruit quality.

Nursery companies or fruit growers can apply for License Agreements or Technical assistance from the Experimental Station of Aula Dei-CSIC.