Sheegene 17
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
Timothy P.Sheehan
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.
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
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.
Royal Hazel
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics
Santina
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
His Majesty the King in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Sheegene 18
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
Timothy P.Sheehan
Santa Teresa
ActiveRubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Marina Gambardella, Pilar Banados, Javiera Grez, Elida Contreras, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Gala 0502
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Mariangela Zaramella/ Giacomo Colla
IFG Sixteen
ActiveVitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
David W. Cain, PhD.
Dong Hong
ActiveActinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit
WUHAN BOTANICAL GARDEN - CHINESE ACADEMY SCIENCE
Florice
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Suiker Marcel
Dakota Trailblazer
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Science, North Dakota State University
Larisol
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Semences Cargill SA (FR)
AT
FR
HU
RO
9 records
Reka
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
STRUBE HERMANN| Dr. Hermann Strube
CZ
DE
ES
HR
5 records
Sy Logical
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
BE
DK
NL
SE
6 records
Annedora KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
BE
DE
ES
NL
5 records
Sy Invincta
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
BE
FR
NL
PL
6 records
Smart Materia KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
ES
HR
IT
UA
6 records
Klarina
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS Saat AG, DE
BE
DE
FR
LT
5 records
Carimba
TerminatedBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Maribo Seed International ApS
BE
DK
LT
SE
5 records
Capra Smart
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.
ES
IT
LT
UA
5 records
Fionara KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
BE
DE
FR
NL
5 records
BTS 505
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
DE
ES
FR
NL
5 records
Toscana
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Danisco Seed (AT)
CZ
ES
HU
SI
5 records
Peramono
Protection expiredBeta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
KWS| KWS SAAT AG
CZ
DE
FR
SI
5 records
Suprafort
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
D J Van der Have BV (NL)
CZ
FR
IT
NL
5 records