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Ben Dorain

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Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety was obtained by crossing Ben Alder and Ben Lomond. The plant forms a vigorous bush with an upright growth habit. Flowering and ripening occur later than in the Ben Lomond variety, with berries capable of remaining on the branches for a long time after ripening.

The variety is resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot, but susceptible to big bud mite and reversion. The berries have a high content of sugars and anthocyanins with a moderate level of vitamin C. The crop is well adapted to mechanical harvesting and is oriented toward processing, in particular for juice production.

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

Parties

Breeder
Scottish Crop Research Institute 10 Developed the variety
Applicant
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited 7 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Lucozade Ribena Suntory Limited 7 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20010664
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  1. Application filed 28 May 2001
  2. Registered 12 December 2005
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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