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Title: Towards a national certification scheme for Rubus in the United States

Author
item GERGERICH, ROSE - University Of Arkansas
item TZANETAKIS, IOANNIS - University Of Arkansas
item Martin, Robert

Submitted to: Acta Horticulturae
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/25/2015
Publication Date: 5/19/2016
Citation: Gergerich, R.C., Tzanetakis, I.E., Martin, R.R. 2016. Towards a national certification scheme for Rubus in the United States. Acta Horticulturae. 1133:483-486. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.74.

Interpretive Summary: Guidelines for a National Certification Scheme for Rubus in the United States have been drafted and are being evaluated in states with a tradition of Rubus propagation. The major components of the guidelines describe the procedures for propagating, testing and maintaining plants at four successive stages of propagation (G-levels) in the certification scheme. Plants will be tested for different sets of viruses based on the G-level and geographic location of the certified nursery. Guidelines for best management practices have been developed based on scientific knowledge and experience of state regulatory agencies and the nursery industry. The ultimate goal of this project is to provide an effective certification scheme that will allow for the interstate movement of Rubus propagation material and facilitate plant exports.

Technical Abstract: Guidelines for a National Certification Scheme for Rubus in the United States have been drafted and are being evaluated in states with a tradition of Rubus propagation. The major components of the guidelines describe the procedures for propagating, testing and maintaining plants at four successive stages of propagation (G-levels) in the certification scheme. Plants will be tested for different sets of viruses based on the G-level and geographic location of the certified nursery. Guidelines for best management practices have been developed based on scientific knowledge and experience of state regulatory agencies and the nursery industry. The ultimate goal of this project is to provide an effective certification scheme that will allow for the interstate movement of Rubus propagation material and facilitate plant exports.