Rustica

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Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. Apple · Fruit crops · bred by Markus Kellerhals Agroscope

also searched as: рустика

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree has medium vigor and a slightly drooping crown shape with good spur formation. The variety has genetic resistance to scab (Rvi6 gene) and high tolerance to powdery mildew, keeping the foliage healthy until autumn.

Fruits are medium to large in size, oblate-spherical in shape. The skin is red, with characteristic natural russeting. The flesh is crisp, acidic in taste, the skin may be tough. The variety is distinguished by high and regular yield, harvest time occurs after the Golden Delicious variety, fruits are suitable for long-term storage in a refrigerator.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Markus Kellerhals Agroscope 8 Developed the variety
Applicant: VariCom GmbH 28 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Agroscope Wädenswil 19 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: VariCom GmbH 28 Responsible for variety maintenance

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Switzerland № 15-2993

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Application filed 11 March 2015
Registered 29 February 2020
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Markus Kellerhals Agroscope

breeder code ACW 11907

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2020

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