| Cultivar Name: |
Viking
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| Type |
Misc. Prunus Species |
| Patent |
Zaiger et al. 1994 PP08912
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| Parentage |
Nemaguard rootstock x selected seedling 14H528 [Prunus amygdalus cv. Jordanolo x Prunus blireiana (Prunus cerasifera cv. “Atropurpurea” x Prunus mume apricot)]
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| Species |
Complex Prunus hybrid of Prunus persica, P. dulcis, P. cerasifera, P. mume
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| Usage |
Rootstock
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| Scion Vigor Influence |
Standard, Reported to be very vigorous, but California studies have shown it to be equal to Nemaguard.
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| Soil Adaptation |
Good tolerance to saline, calcareous , alkaline soil conditions
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| Resistance Traits |
Resistant or tolerant to root-knot nematode and bacterial canker.. Partly resistant to lesion nematode and ring nematode.
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| Graft Compatibility |
good with peach, nectarine, almond.
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| Propagation Notes |
Hardwood cuttings.
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| Propagation Method |
Vegetative
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| Anchorage |
Good
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| Suckering |
Low
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| Description |
Inventors Chris, Gary, Grant Zaiger and Leith Gardner of Zaiger Genetics, USA. Complex Prunus hybrid that is reported to be 1/2 peach, 1/4 almond, 1/8 plum and 1/8 apricot -- (Prunus persica, P. dulcis, P. cerasifera, P. mume). Originated in experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif. as a first generation seedling chosen from a large group of first generation seedlings that were grown and maintained under close observation. The chosen seedling showed extra vigor, upright growth, large leaves with a very thrifty appearance. Precocious, productive, increases fruit size. In NC-140 Trials: 2009A vigorous rootstock compatible with peach and nectarine that is one of the most resistant rootstocks to bacterial canker (Bacterial Canker Report 2006), even though it is not completely resistant to ring nematode. It is resistant to root-knot and partially resistant to lesion nematode (Nematode Table), similar to Nemaguard. On Dehydration...Trees on peach x almond hybrid rootstocks, including interspecifics, are very sensitive to dehydration. While planting, keep roots damp and irrigate after planting. |
| References |
- Rootstocks for Fruit Crops. 1987. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Dave Wilson Nursery. Link
- UCANR file 111484, Choosing the Right Rootstock for your almond orchard; Link
- Rootstocks, WSU Tree Fruit; Link
- Susceptibility of Prunus Rootstocks to Nematodes, UCANR; Link
- Zaiger Interspecifics, Dave Wilson Nursery; Link
- Rootstock Options for California Almond Orchards; Link
- New and Emerging Rootstocks; Link
- Rootstock Evaluation for California Prune Production, Calif. Dried Plum Board; Link
- Field Confirmation of the Value of a New Approach to Replanting Stone Fruits, by Michael McKenry; Link
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