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Budagovski 9
Origin
From a cross of
M-8 with Red Standard, Dr. Budagovski obtained a clone that he
called Red-Leaved Paradise. The clone is now known as Budagovski
9 or simply Bud 9.
Influence on Scion Habit
Bud 9 produces
trees that are M-9 or slightly smaller in size and require support. Bud 9 induces early fruiting and is compatible with most
cultivars.
Disease Resistance
Bud 9 is very
resistant to collar rot and moderately resistant to powdery
mildew and apple scab. Bud 9 is less susceptible to fire blight as
M-9. This rootstock is tolerant of common latent viruses and is
very resistant to winter frost
Nursery Habit
The rooting
ability of Bud 9 is comparable to M-7. Lined-out rootstock produce
good scion growth in the nursery.
Horticultural Value
Bud 9 has
exceptional winter hardiness, promotes open scion growth, and
produces crops in two to three years with a yield efficiency
like that of M-9. Over the past ten years Bud 9 has received very
high grades from the NC-140 trials. Bud 9 is useful in
high-density planting and shows much promise when considering a
stock similar to M-9. Bud 9 can be used as an interstem as
well.
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