Some results of breeding in the genus Ribes L. in the Asian part of Russia

Black currant is the main berry crop due to rich biochemical composition of fruit, winter hardiness, early fruitfulness, high yield, unpretentiousness in reproduction and cultivation. The purpose work was summarize results on black breeding centers Urals Siberia. article reflects historical development Asian Russia. Academician M.A. Lisavenko developed a strategy for creating varieties three types by origin, combining valuable economic biological traits hybrids. Varieties first type are obtained from crosses Western European created basis Ribes nigrum var. europaeum Jancz., with variety ‘Primorsky Champion’ (R. dikuscha Fisch. ex Turcz.). second crossing selected forms R. sibiricum W. Wolf dikuscha). third derived two – Wolf. assortment part Russia scientists at Novosibirsk Zonal Horticulture Station, Research Institute Siberia n.a. Bashkir Agriculture. Systematic improvement way increase intensity gardening production berries. contribution breeders creation adapted shown.