"Choosing the right rootstock is a critical success factor for tomato growers because it directly impacts the health, growth, and yield of tomato plants", the team with Vilmorin-Mikado says. That's why the The French Japanese seed company launched a new signature for Tomato & Rootstock: "Connecting from Root to Fruit". "We reinforce our expertise by deploying a new global approach integrating expert advice from rootstocks to tomatoes to ensure the success of the crop."
Benefits for growers
According to the company, this approach brings three main advantages for growers, these being tailored rootstock selection, expert crop advice, and access to a wide range of high-quality tomato and rootstock varieties.
Developing new combinations
Since 2007, Vilmorin-Mikado has been conducting trials through its global Research and Development network during different seasons with various cultivation methods (plastic tunnels, greenhouses, open fields, etc.) to develop and identify Tomato & Rootstock combinations.
Pauline Auclair, Tomato & Rootstock Product Manager says: "We have been collecting and monitoring many factors such as yield, root, size, or vigor to evaluate the effective benefits of our tomato-rootstock combinations. To test and develop these combinations, we always work hand in hand with growers, nurseries, and cooperatives locally, close to our markets."
"Connecting from Root to Fruit": A new signature and logo
Accompanying this global approach, the new signature "Connecting from Root to Fruit" symbolizes the synergy between Root(stocks) and Fruit (tomatoes). It illustrates Vilmorin-Mikado's commitment to growers' success and adaptation to local needs.
For more information:
Vilmorin-Mikado
www.vilmorinmikado.com