Variety traits
Sugar content is an indicator of the concentration of natural sugars in fruits or root crops, determining nutritional value and suitability for processing. This genetic trait is measured in degrees Brix (°Brix) or sugar degrees (°Z) and is critical for assessing variety quality.
Mentioned in descriptions 14 616 varieties reference book.
Sugar content characterizes the concentration of glucose, fructose, and sucrose in plant tissues. For the processing industry, this indicator is a key requirement determining the yield of the finished product, whereas for table crops, it shapes the flavor balance in combination with acidity. A variety's ability to accumulate sugars promptly also allows for effective planning of harvest dates and production facility capacity.
Sugar content is measured using laboratory and field methods. Refractometry allows for the assessment of solids content in degrees Brix, polarimetry determines sucrose concentration in international sugar degrees, and areometry establishes the indicator by measuring juice density. The choice of method depends on the crop and the objectives of the analysis, whether for express assessment or establishing the commercial value of raw materials.
The realization of the genetic potential for sugar content depends on environmental conditions and agrotechnics. Light intensity and the sum of active temperatures, which determine the intensity of photosynthesis, have a significant influence, as do moisture availability and mineral nutrition, particularly potassium supply. During variety trials, breeding material is compared with standards, which allows for the identification of varieties with high stability of sugar accumulation under various climatic conditions.
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.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
VANDERHAVE SUGAR BEET B.V
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Karine Bounan-Henry
Zea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Karine Bounan-Henry
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Werner Beyer, Dietrich Hauer, Wolfgang Mechelke,
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Werner Beyer, Dietrich Hauer, Wolfgang Mechelke,
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
MEYER WILHELM| Wilhelm Meyer in Fa. Golden Geest Kartoffel Erzeuger-gesellschaft mbH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Karine Bounan-Henry
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maribo Seed International ApS
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMINIS INC
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Angelo Boni
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Biogya SRL (IT)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maribo Seed International ApS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS Saat AG, DE
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Ann-Katrin Muennekhoff, Dietrich Hauer
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Jan Sels
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
NILSSON ANDERS
Beta vulgaris L. · Beet
Danisco Seed
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)