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Bowman F1 Hybrid Tomato Rootstock

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OUTSTANDING QUALITIES

  • HIGH RESISTANCE AGAINST FUSARIUM RACE 1-3
  • INTERMEDIATE RESISTANCE AGAINST BACTERIAL WILT
  • GOOD COMPATIBILITY
  • EASY GRAFTER, EXCELLENT UNIFORMITY
  • MEDIUM VIGOROUS ROOT SYSTEM

Bowman is a 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 Sakata product specialist for more information

CHARACTERISTIC: BOWMAN
KIND: F1 hybrid Tomato rootstock (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)
TYPE: Intra-specific rootstock
PLANT VIGOUR: Medium strong
UNIFORMITY: Very good
COMPATIBILITY: Good
DISEASE REACTION (SCIENTIFIC):
High resistance: Verticillium dahliae race 1and 2 (Vd: 1,2), Fusarium oxysporum f.sp lycopersici races 1, 2 and 3 (Fol: 1 – 3), Meloidogyne incognita (Mi) and Tomato mosaic virus race 0-2 (ToMV:0-2), Fusarium oxysporum f.sp radicis lycopersici (forl)
Intermediate resistance: Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs), Pyrenochaeta lycopersici ( Pl)

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