SAPO: South African Plant Improvement Organization - Pathology: Viral and Bacterial Diseases of Grapes, Stone- and Pome Fruit

C U L T I V A R D A T A B A S E

S E R V I C E S

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We offer the following services:
Phytosanitary plant improvement		Establishment, management and maintenance of foundation material (Nucleus, foundation and mother blocks)
		Testing for profiles of harmful viruses / pathogens
		Selections against physical symptoms of bacterial diseases on stone and pome fruit
		Virus Elimination
		Clone registrations

Genetic plant improvement		Selection of best quality plant material
		True-to-type control
		Quarantine inspections

Evaluation of plant material		Horticultural ability
		Storage ability and drying and canning characteristics
		Fruit exhibitions
		Marketing potential of varieties

Propagation of plant material		Green wood and/or cartonage propagation
		Propagation of winter wood
		Distribution of certified plant material to nurseries
		Propagation of vines and trees via nurseries
		Registration of mother blocks

Intellectual Property Management		Registration of plant breeders’ rights, trade marks and variety listing
		Importation of plant material from abroad
		Management of intellectual property (Contracts, collection of tree and production royalties and trade mark responsibilities)

Nursery services		Supply rootstocks to nurseries
		Propagate Phase 3 (semi-commercial) trees
		Propagate trees for exclusive contracts

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