MP-29

U.S. Patent PP23,583
Peach Rootstock

Chill Requirement: 750 hours

Growth Habit: Semi-Spreading

The newest rootstock released for grower trial is an interspecific peach-plum hybrid named ‘MP-29’.

‘MP-29’ expresses resistance to Armillaria root rot and has as good resistance to peach tree short life (PTSL) as Guardian™ rootstock.  Peach scions that have been budded to ‘MP-29’ have displayed similar trunk cross-sectional areas as ‘Sharpe’ (unpatented) rootstock with higher yields of larger fruit, which increases yield efficiency.

‘MP-29’ has red leaves similar to ‘Flordaguard’ (unpatented).  It does not produce any fruit and is useful only as a rootstock.

• MP 29 Peach Rootstock Could Offer Protection from Peach Tree Short Life (University of Arkansas System)
• Peach rootstock named MP-29
• ‘MP-29’, a Clonal Interspecific Hybrid Rootstock for Peach
• Disease resistant, size-controlling ‘MP-29’ rootstock for Alabama peaches viewed (Fruit Growers News)