Main Sector of relevance\IRC classification 1. Agriculture, Food and Marine Resources

1.15 Variety of black currant Katyusha

Developers’ contact information

Republican Unitary Enterprise "The Institute For Fruit Growing of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus"
2, Kovalev Str., 223013, Samokhvalovichi, Minsk region, Minsk district
Tel/ Fax: +375 (17) 506-61-40

Summary

Adaptive variety of black currant Katyusha for commercial growing with machine harvesting.

Description

Variety is registered in the State Register of Varieties of Trees and Bushes for all regions of Belarus.

Technology type

• Other:
  Recommended for growing using intensive technology with machine harvesting.

Technical advantages and economic benefits

Winterproof type; high-yielding (12 t/ha), highly self-fertile. High Vitamin C level – 190-230 mg/100 g. Appropriate for machine harvesting of berries. Very thick skin.

Technology differentiation and uniqueness

Appropriate for machine harvesting, stable yield.

Context in which technology was identified

International Specialized Exhibition “Belagro 2004-2008” (Minsk, Belarus), International Specialized Exhibition Fair “Flowers. Seeds. Garden – 2008” (Minsk, Belarus).

Technological keywords

Black currant, variety, winter hardiness, yield.

Development Stage

• Currently in use/production

Intellectual property rights

• Other:
  Not protected.

Range of applications

Agriculture, commercial and non-profit horticulture.

Classifier Used at the EU Innovation Relay Centres

• Agriculture, Food and Marine Resources

Preferable Regions

• Europe
• Asia

Practical experience

Introduced into agricultural production co-operative of Belarus over the area of 35 ha.

Environmental impact

Environmentally safe.

Type of collaboration sought

• Other:
  Research tracking contract.

Terms and restrictions

Defined by the contract.

Available technical assistance

• Personnel