Type Variety Mildew Resistance Rust Resistance 
Black currant Ben Alder

resistant

very susceptible

Ben Connan

resistant

moderately resistant

Ben Sarek

resistant

moderately resistant

Titiana 

immune

immune
Red currant Red lake

susceptible

susceptible
Rovada   

resistant

moderately resistant

Jonkheer van Tets

moderately resistant

resistant

Gooseberry Captivator moderately resistant

Invicta moderately resistant moderately resistant

Hinnonmaki Red

resistant moderately resistant

Resistant = Does not show symptoms of rust (only Titania has genetic resistance).

Moderately resistant = Shows symptoms at low frequency, yield not affected.

Susceptible = Noticeable levels of rust infection, not affecting yield.

Very susceptible = Severe infection, affecting yield.

— = Information is not available.

Source:

Adam Dale, HortTechnology 10(3) 2000, pg. 553.

Hummer and Barney, HortTechnology 12(3) 2002, pp. 382–383, or Currants, Gooseberries, Jostaberries, Guide for Growers. Food Products Press 2005.

Dick McGinnis, McGinnis Berry Crops, B.C., personal communication.