ALTAYANKA

Black currant of the Altayanka variety is a moderately spreading bush with vigorous, slightly curved shoots and large dark green leaves. The leaf blade is leathery with a deep triangular notch at the base, and the lobes are short and narrow. The clusters are long with a slightly curved axis. The berries of this variety are large, round-oval, black, and shiny, with a medium-thickness dense skin and a small calyx. The fruits have a sour-sweet taste, are juicy and firm, which ensures good transportability and attractiveness to consumers. The Altayanka variety is distinguished by high yields, reaching 9.4-12.5 tons per hectare, and universal usage. The berries contain about 10.4% sugars, 2.9% acids, and a significant amount of vitamin C — 205 mg per 100 grams, making them especially beneficial. The tasting score of fresh berries is 4.1 points, confirming their high quality and taste characteristics. Altayanka has high winter hardiness, drought resistance, and heat resistance, which allows growing the variety in various climatic conditions. It is resistant to powdery mildew, bud mites, gall aphids, and anthracnose, and its flowers are resistant to late spring frosts. The variety is self-fertile and suitable for mechanized harvest, which facilitates its cultivation and increases berry collection efficiency.