Relative Scion Vigour: Moderate
Rootknot Nematode Resistance: None
Dagger Nematode Resistance: Low
Root Lesion Nematode Resistance: Low
Phylloxera Resistance: Low
Lime Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: Low
Root Strike: Good
General Comments:
ARG1 is not a rootstock for dry, infertile soils. Used successfully for many years in north eastern Victoria with a wide range of scions. In recent trials its phylloxera resistance has been insufficient. Does not tolerate saline soils and has low nematode resistance.