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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by Institut Sadiwnictwa Ukrainska Akademija Agrarnich Nauk Volodymyr Kopan
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10 August 2026
The bush is medium-sized and slightly spreading. Shoots are straight, elastic, thicker than average, with shortened internodes. The variety is characterized by self-fertility and high adaptability to growing conditions.
Berries are of medium size, weighing 1.7–2.5 g, with a pleasant sweetish taste. The fruits have good transportability and are suitable for various types of processing.
The variety is suitable for industrial cultivation and mechanized harvesting due to the structural features of the shoots.
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