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.
Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry
Gospodarstwo Rolno-Ogrodnicze Grzegorz Kostka
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Ger Bimsdeboer
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Ger Bimsdeboer
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Mikado Kyowa Seed Co. Ltd. (JP)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Domaine Public (FR)
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
AGROSEL S.R.L.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
TEZIER (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Domaine Public (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
ASGROW SEED CO
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Harmoniz
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Mercier Jean-Claude
Narcissus L. · Daffodil
Narveco
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kis Rainink
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Nort Khadlier
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
TURCANU ION
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
TURCANU ION