Bowman Intra-Specific

Outstanding Qualities

• High resistance against fusarium race 1 – 3
• Good compatibility
• Easy grafter, excellent uniformity
• Medium vigorous root system

Bowman is an F1 hybrid tomato rootstock offering resistance against three major root diseases; Root-knot nematode (Mi), Fusarium race 1 – 3 (Fol1-3) and intermediate resistance to Bacterial wilt (Rs). Grafting on Bowman forms part of an integrated approach for the control of various soil borne diseases. Bowman is an easy grafter with uniform germination which makes graft planning easier and more accurate. Bowman has a relatively thick stem making grafting easier and has good general scion to rootstock compatibility. Bowman also have high resistance against Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV), Fusarium crown and root rot, Verticillium race 1,2.

Special Varietal Requirements

• We recommend a soil analysis at a reputable laboratory to confirm the identity of the soil-borne pests in order to choose the best rootstock variety for the specific situation
• Contact the area representative for more information