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.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SAS Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEEDTEC INTERNATIONAL
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SEITZER| Dr. Josef Franz Seitzer in Fa. KWS SAAT AG / JANSEN| Dr. Rudolf Jansen in Fa. KWS SAAT AG / DIENER| Dr. Guenter Diener / MECHELKE| Dr. Wolfgang Mechelke
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
MariboHilleshög ApS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
MARIBO SEED INT. APS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
WIELKOPOLSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO SP.Z.O.O
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
VANDERHAVE SUGAR BEET SEED
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Domaine Public (FR)
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
SYNGENTA WINTER OILSEED AB
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
BUSH JOHNSONS LTD (GB)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed APS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube-Dieckmann GmbH and Co.KG Dr. Hermann Strube
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Strube D&S GMBH