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.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
C.S.I.C. MISIÓN BIOLÓGICA DE GALICIA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SES EUROPE, N.V./S.A.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Jan Jacob de Bruin
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
Yordan K. Ivanov, Vasil Y. Valchev, Georgi S. Petkov, Boris A. Muzyichenko (RU), Arif M. Aliev (RU), Ivan A. Kostrikin (RU)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SES EUROPE N.V./ S.A.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SPARK SIDZ"
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Kuhn & Co International BV., Rilland NL
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM.Clause S.A.S.
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
JAN HOEK
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Ts. Kikindonov, G. Kikindonov, I. Uchkunov, K. Uchkunova
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed APS
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
PRZEDSIęBIORSTWO NASIENNE "ROLNAS" SP. Z O.O.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Vitis L. · Grapevine
GOLODRIGA PAVEL YaKOVLEVICh / USATOV VLADIMIR TROFIMOVICh / MAL'ChIKOV YuRIJ ALEKSANDROVICh / KIREEVA LYuDMILA KONSTANTINOVNA / DUBOVENKO NEONILA PETROVNA / RAZUVAEV NIKOLAJ IVANOVICh
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A. (BE)