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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Boysenberry |
| Scientific name | Rubus ursinus x Rubus idaeus |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| Produce subcategory | Cane Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4200 |
| PLU — organic | 94200 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1020 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 2.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thornless Boysenberry | 65% | Similar large, juicy, sweet-tart, dark maroon fruit to the original Boysenberry, but with thornless canes, significantly easing harvest and making it more suitable for commercial production and home g |
| Boysenberry (Standard) | 35% | The original Boysenberry, characterized by large, intensely sweet-tart, very juicy, and aromatic dark maroon to purplish-black fruit. Features delicate skin and thorny canes. Excellent for fresh eatin |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/h typical (0–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene sources to prevent accelerated senescence and quality degradation.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high respiration, high humidity. Avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Niche market with stable demand, primarily for processing (jams, pies, preserves) and specialty fresh markets. There is slight growth in gourmet and artisanal food sectors due to its unique flavor profile.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Boysenberry | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 6 oz
- 12 oz
- 1 pint
- 5 lb (frozen)
- 30 lb (frozen bulk)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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