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Blueberry breeding consortium launched in Dundee

Blueberry breeding consortium launched in Dundee

Blueberries (c) James Hutton Institute
"It is very exciting to get the ball rolling with what is sure to be a fruitful project for all concerned."
Blueberry Breeding Consortium first meeting in Dundee (c) James Hutton Institute

A Blueberry Breeding Consortium including members from three European countries held its inaugural meeting at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee yesterday.

The new consortium will fund a blueberry breeding programme which will deliver new and improved blueberry varieties, suited to European growing conditions and carrying traits desirable to growers, retailers and consumers. It has been set up and is managed by the Institute’s commercial subsidiary company, James Hutton Limited.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute