'Intensia', a New Dwarfing Almond x Peach Hybrid Rootstock for Almond and Peach.

The article discusses a new hybrid rootstock called 'Intensia' that has been developed by the Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA). This rootstock is well-suited for Prunus crops in Mediterranean climates and offers benefits such as reduced vigor, early bearing, and adaptation to calcareous soils. 'Intensia' also shows improved cropping efficiency and drought tolerance. The article provides information on the characteristics and performance of 'Intensia' based on trials and evaluations. It also mentions its susceptibility to iron chlorosis and root-knot nematodes. The article highlights the genetic developments in Prunus species and the role of 'Intensia' in constructing a linkage map. 'Intensia' is available and further reading references are provided. [Extracted from the article]