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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by VAVILOV ADOL'F SEMENOVICh / ZAVARUHINA GALINA MIHAJLOVNA / PETRENKO NATAL'Ya FEDOROVNA
also searched as: нора
10 August 2026
The variety was obtained by crossing the 'Altayskaya desertnaya' variety with an unknown variety. The plant is a medium-sized bush up to 150 cm in height with a slightly spreading form. The shoots are of medium length, straight, with a matte surface and pubescence, and are light green in color.
The leaves are medium-sized, green, with a smooth, shiny, leathery, and wrinkled surface. The flowers are medium-sized, pale. The berries are large, weighing about 1.5 g, round, almost black in color with a waxy bloom. The berry pulp is light green, the taste is sweet and sour with a distinct aroma. The berries contain 6% sugars, 3.1% acids, and 228 mg% vitamin C.
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№ 21239
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