Although ToBRFV resistance in the rootstock may not be essential for every grower, rootstock specialist The Rootstock Company is seeing significant interest in this new product line. "Our demo in Berkel en Rodenrijs was well attended from start to finish. We received at least ten different nationalities" says Commercial Manager Arnoud Roozen. "Even though the heads were taken out weeks ago, I am still receiving requests for visits. And so far, 100% of those visits have resulted in trials with this new material."
In August 2024, The Rootstock Company began trials with twelve ToBRFV-resistant rootstocks. Ultimately, three were selected based on results from countries including the Netherlands, Mexico, and Spain. Managing Director Ronald Visser is also optimistic: "More and more trial results are coming in, with the same three rootstocks consistently emerging. This looks very promising, especially compared to the existing standard rootstocks without resistance."
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Due to the high level of interest, seed availability is proving a challenge. All available seeds for early sowings have already been allocated. New seeds will likely be available for later sowings, starting in November.
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Anniversary year
The Rootstock Company is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Earlier in 2025, Arnoud and Ronald noted in an article with GroentenNieuws* that interest in rootstocks is returning in the Netherlands after a period of decline, while the rootstock specialist's sales abroad have grown rapidly. The Rootstock Company supplies rootstocks to growers and nurseries in a growing number of regions worldwide.
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