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Sugar content

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Sugar Content — Sugar Beet 964 Tomato Brix Content 395 Melon Sugar Content 370 Watermelon sweetness 306 Grape sugar content 236 Sugar content in apples 145 Peach Sugar Content 128 Grape Sugar Content 126 Sugar Content — Garden Strawberry 109 Carrot sugar content 85 Sweetness of sweet cherry 82 Apricot sugar content 61 Sugar Content — Sweet Corn 61 Sugar content in pepper 46 Sugar Content — Table Beet 45 Plum sugar content 45 Sugar content — perennial ryegrass 41 Sugar content — Japanese plum 40 Sugar content in sugar beet 30 Sugar Content — White Cabbage 29 Sugar content in peas 26 Pear sugar content 24 Sugar content in raspberries 23 Sweetness of sweet corn 21

Found in these crops

Sugar beet 2 073 Grapevine 519 Tomato 489 Melon 421 Watermelon 360 Common grape vine 270 Apple 195 Carrot 166 Peach 160 Garden strawberry 128 Pea 121 Sweet corn 102

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.

Bayou Belle

Active

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Christopher A. Clark^^^Tara Smith^^^Arthur Q. Villordon^^^Don R. LaBonte

2 records

Big Ben

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

4 records

BB14-112PT-2

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Wheeler Edmund J.,Banados Maria Pilar

2 records

Barkant

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

3 records

ARD7

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Shachar Karniel

2 records

Amandina

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Alisha KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

2 records

Agat

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

2 records

Alborea

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

VARIOS OBTENTORES

6 records

Bullock

Active

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL
2 records

GK Erik

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Rajki Erzsebet / Mozer Gabor / Bona Lajos

HU
3 records

See Star

Application submitted

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Seed Solutions Sp.z.o.o.(PL)

HR
1 record

MUSCAT OTTONEL 436 DG

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

MARCULESCU MIRCEAGORJAN SERGIU STEFANTRUSCA ION BOGDANPOPESCU RALUCA IULIANA

RO
2 records

Mészi Kadarka

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Pál Mészáros

1 record

NERID 99741

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

2 records

NERID 00522

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Vincenzo Ossani

2 records

Bordo'

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Daniele Bassi

2 records

Hekla

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
4 records

BTS 4770

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE UA
3 records

Kawepura

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE HR PL
4 records

Tuxedo

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

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