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Variety traits

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

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.

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Moshe Zalsman

UA
2 records

Pryazovs`ke

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Sereda Volodymyr Ivanovych, Samoilenko Anatolii Terentiievych, Yalanskyi Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Kostyria Ihor Vasyl`ovych, Ostapenko Serhii Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

QUEENA

Withdrawn

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
1 record

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

LT
1 record

PŪRES SIDRA

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

APP Darzkopibas instituts

LV
1 record

Raissa

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

DE
1 record

PSBY22100

Withdrawn

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

ES
1 record

Pryz

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Roik Mykola Volodymyrovych

UA
2 records

Cornus mas L. · Cornelian cherry

Arboretum i Zakład Fizjografii w Bolestraszycach

PL
1 record

Promito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vreugdenhil Breeding & Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

PR 9911

Withdrawn

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NOVARTIS SEEDS A.B.

ES
1 record

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Dr. Mario Martinelli

UA
2 records

Primor

Withdrawn

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

AKIRA SEEDS S.L.

IT
1 record

Ramzes

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Roik Mykola Volodymyrovych

UA
2 records

Premio

Withdrawn

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS

PL
1 record

Promyk IRZ

Terminated

Matricaria recutita L. · German chamomile

Instytut Roślin i Przetworów Zielarskich

PL
1 record

PR 9851

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NOVARTIS SEEDS A.B.

ES
1 record

Poly Past

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

POLY M. 102

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

REPATERMESZTESI

ES
1 record

Polset F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Python M

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Stefaan Horemans

UA
1 record

Prestyzh

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Khododniak Oleh Heorhiiovych, Chinova Larysa IUriivna, Frolov Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Posadas F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Mercier Jean-Claude

UA
1 record

Prometei

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Panov Mykhailo Ivanovych, Miryshnychenko Vasyl` Mykytovych, Lytvynenko Kateryna IEvheniivna, Kaniber Mariia Dmytrivna, Borysova Tetiana Oleksandrivna, Lytvyniuk Volodymyr Viktorovych, Borysova Larysa Serhiivna, Leibovych Anatolii Solomonovych, Kulik Oleks

UA
2 records

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