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.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM.CLAUSE
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Nickerson Zwaan B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems, B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Nunhems, NL
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
HM CLAUSE, FR
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
BEJO ZADEN B.V, NL
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico BV
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
RAGT 2n, FR
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover
NEW SOUTH WALES, DEP.AGR.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Yolanda Duran, Yes applicant details in question 1
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
BEJO ZADEN
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SVS HOLLAND BV , NL
Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover
Seed Technology & Marketing Pty Ltd
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
SVS HOLLAND BV , NL