Geneva® rootstocks are disease-resistant apple rootstocks developed through decades of collaboration between Cornell University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing licenses them to nurseries and propagators that supply apple growers worldwide.
Geneva® Apple Rootstocks
What are Geneva® apple rootstocks?
Geneva® rootstocks are listed below by tree size. Rootstocks marked (latest U.S. release) are the most recent U.S. releases.
| Tree size | Geneva® rootstocks |
|---|---|
| M.27 | G.65 |
| M.9 T337 | G.11, G.41, G.16, G.213 |
| M.9 PAJ 2 | G.11, G.41, G.16, G.213, G.935, G.214, G.814, G.222, G.484 (latest U.S. release) |
| M.26 | G.202, G.66 (latest U.S. release), G.969 |
| M.7 MM106 | G.257 (latest U.S. release), G.890, G.30, G.210 |
The Geneva® Apple Rootstocks perform differently in Washington State conditions in comparison to the data displayed here that was collected in New York State. Please contact your local extension agent for growing predictions for these varieties in your region.
Licensed propagators
India
Seven Star Fruits Private Ltd (opens in new window) is the exclusive propagator of Geneva® apple rootstocks in India.
Contact CTL
For additional information, please contact:
Albert Tsui
Associate Director, Business Development and Licensing
Email: ayt28@cornell.edu
Phone: (607) 254-5979
