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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.

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

Meinardus P.Boon

NL UA
3 records

Trovanzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Tomary

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Sugraone

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Garabedian John M.

ES IT
3 records

Teama

Active

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Tazawa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Tenorio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CLAUSE TEZIER,S.A.

ES FR
3 records

Sukces

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Hodowla Roslin Snowidza Sp.z.o.o

PL UA
5 records

Taylor

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Paul Degreef

NL UA
6 records

SV3336JB

Active

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

Meinardus P.Boon

NL UA
6 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Floyd Zaiger (US)

FR IT
3 records

Splash ball

Terminated

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

Mikado Kyowa Seed Co. Ltd. (JP)

FR UA
6 records

Sarita

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Jan Draaistra

NL UA
3 records

Sting

Active

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

Gerard Balder

NL UA
4 records

Samori

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM S.p.A

HU UA
4 records

Sonet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Serheev Hennadii Vasyl`ovych, Yakovenko Artem Volodymyrovych, Terlets`ka Nataliia Vasylivna,

CZ UA
6 records

Sensei

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

ES NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT UA
5 records

Strabena

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TOMAS DAVID LOMAS CANO

NL UA
6 records

Sparta

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

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

NL PL
4 records

Senshu

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

FR NL
4 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

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

CZ PL
3 records

Rudy

Terminated

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL PL
3 records

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