Arthus
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Wolfgang Walter
DE
6 records
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.
Annico Cove
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
MARTIJN VAN STEE
NL
6 records
Andromeda KWS
ActiveBeta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
DE
4 records
Amely
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Harris Moran Seed Co.
FR
6 records
Angus
ActiveRaphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish
PHP PETERSEN
DE
5 records
Abaco
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
SVS HOLLAND BV , NL
NL
4 records
Zee Diamond
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
ZAIGER'S INC. GENETICS
Sugar and Spice
ActiveTiarella L. · Foamflower
Gossett Gary J.|Portland, OR, US
Sweet Cott 2
ActiveCitrus reticulata Blanco x Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Mandarin
Qualiagro SA
Sugar Vine
ActiveParthenocissus Planch. · Virginia Creeper
Lammert Koning
Sonnet
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 9
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
Timothy P.Sheehan
Ruby June
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Lassen Canyon Nursery
Ralli Seedless
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
GUISEPPE RALLI Y IOANDA RALLI
RB A063
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Schulze Philipp,López José Ulf Hayler
Plapink 14103
ActiveRubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Plantas de Navarra S.A.
Plablack 15157
ActiveRubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry
Plantas de Navarra S.A.
Poultc014
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Passion Red
ActiveCarica papaya L. · Papaya
ESPECIALISTAS EN PAPAYAS S.A DE C.V
Orri
ActiveCitrus L. · Citrus
Vardi Aliza
Navsel 1
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
SCHARCHAR KARNIEL
Mystery
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
THE VOLCANI CENTER
Mandalate
ActiveCitrus L. · Citrus
RECUPERO, GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO RUSSO, GIUSEPPE RECUPERO, SANTO
Lady Isabella
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
S A Soft Fruits