Manual of Rootstocks

MP-29Semi-vigorous stone fruit rootstock

Used for: Peach
Developed by: USDA-ARS
Introduced: 2011
Parentage: Prunus hybrid

MP-29 is an Oak Root resistant rootstock bred for the Southeast United States.

MP-29 rootstock characteristics

  • Species compatibilityPeach
  • Vigour % of standard70% - 75%
  • Rootstock size classSemi-vigorous
  • Support requiredTemporary support
  • DeveloperUSDA ARS
  • Bacterial cankerSome resistance
  • Root knot nematodeSome resistance
  • Ring nematodeSome resistance
  • Honey / Oak root fungusSome resistance
  • PTSLSome resistance

Find our more about this rootstock in the 'Manual of Worldwide Temperate Zone Fruit and Nut Tree Rootstocks'.

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