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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by The James Hutton Institute
also searched as: бен макдуи
10 August 2026
The variety is intended for industrial cultivation and production use, particularly for the supply of raw materials for processing. It is characterized by its suitability for mechanical harvesting and consistent fruit quality.
An important biological feature of the variety is its high efficiency and resistance under drought conditions. The variety demonstrates good productivity, although detailed botanical characteristics, such as bush height or specific ripening times, are not detailed in open data.
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