Geneva Rootstock and Varietal Innovation Boost Productivity and Quality in Chilean Apple Orchards

The introduction of the Geneva rootstock in Chile aims to improve the productivity and competitiveness of apple orchards, especially in old plantations, which account for 27% of national orchards. This rootstock allows replanting in used soils, is resistant to woolly aphids, and improves yield in high-density orchards. AgroPacal, a leading Chilean company specializing in the production and export of premium fresh fruits, has enhanced apple volume, quality, and size through strategic adoption of varietal replacements, representing significant progress for the industry.