Manual of Rootstocks

Rootstock comparison table

Rootstock M26
Summary M.26 rootstock varies in vigor depending on location. It is not as productive as some of the M.9 clones.
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Using


M26
Species compatibility Apple
Vigour % of standard 40% - 55%
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Growing


M26
Rootstock size class Semi-dwarf
Precocity Precocious
Support required Temporary support
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Climate


M26
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Identification


M26
Developer East Malling Research Station
Country of origin United Kingdom
Period of origin 1950 - 1999
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Problems


M26
Virus tolerance Some susceptibility
Fire blight Very susceptible
Crown Gall Some susceptibility
Collar rot Some resistance
Some susceptibility
Replant complex Very susceptible
Root suckers Few
Crown rot Some resistance
Some susceptibility
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