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[Topics] The University Farm hosted a study tour for a group of grape growers
On January 29, 2025, the University Farm hosted a study tour for a group of grape growers.
"BK Seedless", the grape cultivar bred in Kyushu University
The fruit research group at Kyushu University has developed a grape variety called "BK Seedless" with excellent genetic traits through their genetic and breeding research on grapes. (University Press Release: "Successful Development of a New Seedless Grape Variety that is Gentle to Growers and Consumers - Efforts Towards Practical Cultivation Begin in Earnest")
After being registered as a variety in 2011, the sale of saplings began in 2015, and the cultivation techniques for "BK Seedless" have been transferred to grape growers in Japan. (University Press Release: Launch of Sales for Kyushu University's New Grape Variety "BK Seedless" and Branding of High-Quality Fruits, Creating Regional Vitality Using Kyushu University's New Grape Variety "BK Seedless")
Around 100 participants visited the fields of "BK Seedless"
In addition to grape growers, around 100 participants, including nurseries and material manufacturers for fruit production, visited the fields of "BK Seedless." Many growers who are already cultivating the variety also participated, actively exchanging information on cultivation techniques and processing methods. We will continue to host study tours for grape growers and support the introduction and regionalization of "BK Seedless.