Rootstocks for healthier, more resilient crops
Rootstock has been and is one of the effective solutions in the development of cauliflower and cucurbits in Asia today. Developing rootstock varieties that are resistant to bacterial wilt disease in tomato and sweet pepper plants is one of the programs focused on research and development by Rijk Zwaan for a long time.
Rootstocks: Strengthening Crop Performance and Resilience
In leaf and fruit crop production, growers face increasing challenges from soil-borne diseases, pest pressure, and more intensive crop rotations. These factors can significantly affect plant health and reduce yield potential.Rootstocks offer an effective solution. By grafting crops onto vigorous root systems, growers can improve resistance to major threats such as bacterial wilt, root rot, and nematodes. Rootstocks also enhance plant vigour and help crops perform better under challenging field conditions. Today, they play an important role in the successful production of tomatoes, peppers, cucurbits, and other vegetable crops across Asia.
Continuous Innovation in Rootstock Breeding
Developing rootstocks with strong resistance to bacterial wilt in tomato and sweet pepper crops has been a long-term focus of Rijk Zwaan’s breeding programme. Through continuous innovation and extensive research, Rijk Zwaan has introduced a range of high-performing rootstock varieties that help growers improve crop tolerance, maintain healthy plant growth, and achieve more stable yields.By combining disease resistance with strong vigour, these rootstocks contribute to more reliable production and increased economic returns for growers in Asia and around the world.