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ActiveRibes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
University of Bristol L Asthom (GB)
Ribes nigrum L. Blackcurrant · Fruit crops · bred by Maa- ja elintarviketaouden tutkimuskeskus (MTT)/ Present Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke))
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10 August 2026
The variety was obtained as a result of self-pollination of the «Öjebyn» variety. The plant is a medium-height shrub with a dense crown. The variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness, as well as resistance to powdery mildew and bud mite infestation.
The berries remain yellowish-green and translucent upon ripening, have a round shape and a weight of up to 1 gram. The fruits have a milder and sweeter taste compared to the parent variety, and are prone to shedding from the shrub upon ripening.
As breeding material, the variety served as the basis for the creation of new forms, such as «Venny» and «Vilma».
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Nearby in the species list Vakariai, Varde Viking, Varmas, Vebus, Vechornytsia, Vello, Veloy, Venny, Vernisazh, Vertii, Victor Viking, Viktor, Vilma, Viola, Viola ISK, Volodymyrs'ka, Vyčiai, Wellington précoce, Wellington XXX, Wernisaż