‘Algonquin’ Red Raspbérry

Abstract

‘Algonquin’ is a new red raspberry cultivar released from the breeding program at the Agriculture Canada Research Station, Vancouver, British Columbia. The cultivar, which is from the cross of ‘Haida’ x ‘Canby’ was originally released in 1984 as germplasm, designated BC 72-1-7. This had particular interest in breeding programs because of homozygosity for the gene giving resistance to the North American vector of the raspberry mosaic virus complex. In recent years ‘Algonquin’ has been widely tested in eastern Canada where it produces high yields of fruit with good processing qualities. It has also performed well in Denmark and New Zealand. The cultivar is recommeded for trial in regions in which low winter temperatures may limit the use of some cultivars. It may also be of interest in regions in which there is a lack of winter chilling.