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By analysis of twelve intercross progenies the four black currant varieties, Baldwin, Boskoop Giant, Seabrook's Black and Victoria were assessed as possible parents for future test and production crosses with imported varieties or related species. For most of the eleven characters studied, Victoria was much the most useful parent. Baldwin would be second choice, with the other varieties of little value, except where early maturing seedlings are required.
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Wilson, D. A summary of the breeding behaviour of four black currant varieties. Euphytica 13, 153–156 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00033303
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00033303