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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.

Olimpo F1

Withdrawn

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Daniel Gabillard

UA
2 records

Ol`zhych

Application submitted

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Lobodyn Oleh Kostiantynovych, Roik Mykola Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Okhtyrskyi

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Borysov Dmytro Vasylovych, Leibovych Anatolii Solomonovych, Rybak Volodymyr Oleksiiovych, Kulik Oleksandr Heorhiiovych, Roik Mykola Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Ornella

Application submitted

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

TOKITA Sementi Italia srl

IT
1 record

Nominator F1

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Ger Beemsterboer

UA
1 record

OS 253 SU

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

P05T80

Withdrawn

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

EVELYN VALERA ROJAS

UA
2 records

Orient

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.

PL
1 record

OS 256 SU

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

OS 250 SU

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

Ora

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

AKTIONSGEMEINSCHAFT| Aktionsgemeinschaft zur Erhaltung von Rebsorten e.V. im DLR Rheinhessen-Nahe-Hunsrueck

DE
2 records

Novokytaivs'ka

Terminated

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Kovtun Ivan Mykhailovych

UA
1 record

NI 0835

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Gerhard Steinrucken

UA
1 record

Ol`zhych

Terminated

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

Stupak Iryna IUriivna, Rusavskyi Vladyslav Leonidovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Yeschenko Oleksii Volodymyrovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
2 records

Odra

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
3 records

NERUDA

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
1 record

Nerone

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

MOLINELLI PAOLO / PENTERICCI SERGIO

IT
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Abliazova Aia Pavlivna, Tulaieva Maiia Ivanivna, Kostiuk Oleksii Nikiforovych, Dokuchaieva IEvheniia Mykolaivna, Tsebrii Mykhailo Petrovych, Aivazian Petros Karapetovych,

UA
1 record

Noisette

Application submitted

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE

FR
1 record

Nijar

Application submitted

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

Sakata Seed Corporation (JP)/Sakata Seed America Inc (US)

FR
1 record

Olympia F1 PS

Terminated

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

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Nantes CL

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Robert Prieur

UA
1 record

Nevėžis

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas

LT
1 record

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