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 Seed B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
De Ruiter Seeds B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
BURPEE NL B.V.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
D.J. VAN DER HAVE B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. Unit N Peek House, Dales Manor Business Park
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NOVARTIS SEEDS B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome
Herbert Korjus 60%, Aleksander Adojaan 40%
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
SOTChENKO VLADIMIR SEMENOVICh / SOTChENKO YuRIJ VLADIMIROVICh / SOTChENKO ELENA FEDOROVNA / KONAREVA ELENA ANATOL'EVNA / GALGOVSKAYa LYuDMILA ANATOL'EVNA / TERKINA OL'GA VALENTINOVNA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS Saat AG, DE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HAZERA GENETICS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Jens Christoph Lein^^^Enzo Neu
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Jens Christoph Lein^^^Martin Messerschmidt