Variety traits
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.
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.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Tyshkovs`kyi Volodymyr Mykhailovych, Liubosh Srbek,
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Herrit Vlaar, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Her Bimsdeboer
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Marvin L. Nies
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Robert Priieur
Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage
Robert Prieur
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Domaine Public (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Burak Ozkale
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
Noelia Rjdri
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Mercier Jean-Claude
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sylvain Bontems
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sylvain Bontems
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Morev Viktor Vasyl`ovych, Havrysh Serhii Fedorovych, Amchelavs`ka Olena Valentynivna,
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
FDB FRØ
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sylvain Bontems
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sylvasn Bontems
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
Ahronomichnyi Nats. Doslidnyts`kyiinstytut Frantsi
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kees Reinink
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR