Assist* F1 Hybrid Intra-specific Tomato Rootstock

OUTSTANDING QUALITIES

• HIGH RESISTANCE AGAINST FUSARIUM RACE 1 – 3
• GOOD COMPATABILITY
• BACTERIAL WILT RESISTANCE
• EXCELLENT UNIFORMITY
• MEDIUM VIGOROUS ROOT SYSTEM

Assist* 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 Assist* forms part of an integrated approach for the control of various soil borne diseases. Assist* has very good uniform emergence and vigour which makes graft planning easier and more accurate. Assist* has a relatively thick stem making grafting easier and has good general scion to rootstock compatibility. Assist* have high resistance against Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV), Fusarium crown and root rot. Assist* has intermediate resistance against Bacterial canker, however this need to be tested by the grower in the spesific location to confirm performance against local strains.