WUR S766 for intensive stone fruit production
Production site for the Prunus spinosa consortium.
This group of rootstock and fruit tree growers started the market introduction of the WUR S766 rootstock in 2014. This site contains various subpages with background information and the order procedure for rootstocks and trees.
Characteristics
Prunus spinosa WUR S766 is a weak-growing rootstock for the intensive production of plums and other stone fruits. The plant grows more vigorously than VVA-1 and slightly less vigorously than St. Juliën A. Considering the climate conditions in the Netherlands, this rootstock is suitable for the Opal, Victoria and other varieties produced under the Lazoet concept.
The variety is characterised by a high productivity rate combined with large fruit size and the possibility to put new plots into production more quickly.
Rootstock
The selection of this rootstock began in 1987. Since then, selection based on both positive aspects and the elimination of negative aspects has resulted in this new rootstock, which has been given the variety name WUR S766. Wageningen Universtiy & Research has obtained European Breeders’ Rights to the WUR S766. The rootstock is sold under license.
About WUR S766
Ordering virus-free WUR S766 rootstocks international fruit tree growers
Are you a fruit grower who would like to improve stone fruit varieties on the WUR S766 rootstock? Contact one of the following fruit tree growers directly. You must be located in one of the countries on the map.
Ordering process annual and biennial fruit trees on WUR S766 Dutch fruit growers
To order annual or biennial improved fruit trees grown on WUR S766, contact one of the fruit tree growers below directly.
Consortium partners
To market the WUR S766 blackthorn rootstock, Wageningen University & Research has established a consortium with four leading Dutch rootstock and fruit tree cultivators. The rootstock growers produce WUR S766 under licence from Wageningen University & Research.
Publications about WUR S766
Contact form for WUR S766
Do you have any general questions or questions regarding the current research into the practical value of WUR S766 in the Netherlands or elsewhere? Please complete the following contact form.