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Variety traits

Fruit cracking

Fruit cracking is a physiological disorder caused by an imbalance between fruit tissue growth and the extensibility of the fruit skin. This varietal trait determines the ability to maintain integrity during sudden changes in environmental conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 12 540 varieties reference book.

Cracking is a physiological disorder that manifests as damage to the fruit epidermis. It appears as radial cracks extending from the stem to the apex, or as concentric cracks around the stem. Such damage makes the produce unmarketable, reduces its keeping quality and transportability, and also promotes the development of secondary infections.

The manifestation of this trait depends on varietal characteristics: large-fruited and thin-skinned varieties are most prone to cracking. The degree of resistance is largely determined by the density of the skin, which allows fruits to adapt to external stress factors such as irregular irrigation, high air humidity, intense solar radiation, and sharp fluctuations in day and night temperatures.

During variety trials, resistance is assessed by calculating the percentage of unmarketable produce with defects identified during the growing season and storage. The evaluation can be performed using a scoring scale that considers overall fruit quality. Resistant varieties possess increased adaptability, whereas susceptible ones require strict adherence to agronomic practices, including the balance of nutrients such as calcium, boron, and nitrogen.

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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.

Citrus L. · Citrus

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

ES
2 records

TT-818

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harmoniz

ES
1 record

Uvertyura

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Eike Kampe, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Her Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Torero F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bernardus van den Bosch

UA
4 records

Trafford F1

Application submitted

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

Torch F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Her Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Tiara F1

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
1 record

Teneciti

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Yusuke Kato

UA
2 records

Tempo F1

Withdrawn

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Daniel Gabillard

UA
2 records

Tenorio F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Mercier Jean-Claude

UA
1 record

T.C. sun

Withdrawn

Prunus L. · Plum

CHAMBERLIN THOMAS O.

IT
1 record

TEREZA

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVICCARDEI EUGEN

RO
1 record

Tobia F1

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Zoltan Hashy

UA
1 record

Syta F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Robert Priieur

UA
2 records

Tailer

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Shevchenko Ihor Andriiovych

UA
2 records

Thomas

Active

Juglans nigra L. · Black walnut

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Swietoslaw sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Tacana

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
1 record

Sweet Candle F1

Protection expired

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Jun Kida

UA
2 records

Svytshan

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Herrit Vlaar, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Matsenko Maksym Oleksandrovych

UA
2 records

Supermarket F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Monakhos Hryhorii Fedorovych

UA
2 records

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