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Variety traits

Fruit acidity

Fruit acidity is a biological trait of a variety that determines taste quality, suitability for processing, and resistance to spoilage. It is assessed via the total concentration of all acids contained in the fruit.

Mentioned in descriptions 10 508 varieties reference book.

Fruit acidity is a biochemical quality indicator reflecting the sugar-acid ratio, which shapes the taste of the produce. This parameter determines the suitability of fruits for fresh consumption or industrial processing and also influences storage life, as an increased acidity level inhibits the development of pathogenic microorganisms.

For objective evaluation, the titratable acidity index is used, representing the total concentration of free acids and their salts. In laboratory conditions, this parameter is determined by the titration method using alkaline solutions until a fixed pH level is reached. The measurement results are expressed in grams per 100 grams of product or as a percentage.

In official variety testing, acidity is evaluated as one of the key quality indicators, often in combination with sugar content via the sugar-acid ratio. The final values of the trait depend on the crop species, although they are also influenced by the maturity stage of the fruits, growing conditions, and the mineral nutrition regime of the plants.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

FR
1 record

Rinot

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE
1 record

Sirio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

SK
2 records

Rèze

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Sakamoto S.

FR
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Gijseling

FR
2 records

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Siebold

FR
1 record

Shardone

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

UA
1 record

PINOT MEUNIER

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE
1 record

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Champion B.

FR
1 record

PIXIE

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR
1 record

Šampion

Terminated

Malus Mill. · Apple

SK
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE
1 record

Perle

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

DE
1 record

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