Twarga
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Variety traits
Transportability
Transportability is the ability of produce to maintain its marketability, nutritional value, and integrity during handling. It is expressed as resistance to mechanical damage and decay, determining the possibilities for logistics and crop marketing.
Mentioned in descriptions 7 545 varieties reference book.
Transportability refers to the ability of fruits and vegetables to withstand loading, transportation, and unloading without losing market quality, such as appearance and tissue integrity. In practice, this trait determines the shelf life of produce, allowing it to remain fresh longer during extended logistics without the need for specialized refrigeration equipment.
This trait depends on a complex of structural-mechanical and physiological variety characteristics, including flesh firmness, skin thickness, respiration rate, and the chemical composition of the fruit, in particular the content of pectic substances, calcium, and sugars. High transportability is characterized by a small-cell structure of the flesh and a reduced rate of physiological aging processes.
The assessment of transportability during variety trials is conducted through expert evaluation or instrumental methods, such as the use of penetrometers to measure skin and flesh firmness. Varieties are compared against reference standards based on indices of mechanical damage, decay development, and weight loss after simulated transport conditions.
The final level of a variety's transportability depends not only on its genetic potential but also on growing conditions, including agronomic practices, irrigation regimes, and the maturity stage at the time of harvest. Deviations in production technology, such as excessive nitrogen fertilization or improper irrigation, can significantly reduce this indicator even in a promising variety.
Breakdown by crop
Tomato transportability
124
Transportability of garden strawberry
94
Peach Transportability
75
Watermelon transportability
75
Melon transportability
50
Apricot Transportability
44
Transportability of sweet cherry
41
Raspberry Transportability
37
Transportability of apple
36
Pepper transportability
30
Grape transportability
26
Grape Transportability
24
Strawberry transportability
18
Pear transportability
18
Transportability of Lettuce
18
Transportability of gooseberry
15
Transportability of blackcurrant
14
Cucumber transportability
14
Transportability of highbush blueberry
13
Plum transportability
12
Transportability of Raspberries and Blackberries
11
Transportability of white cabbage
10
Transportability — sour cherry
10
Chrysanthemum transportability
10
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.
Tourmalet
WithdrawnSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Tovi Roca
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ZERAIM GEDERA
ES
2 records
Tomelloso
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Tomarange
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Tobriva
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems B.V.
NL
3 records
Trebus
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Trapezitsa
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
B. Milkov, H. Georgiev, V. Sotirova, D. Popova, L. Krasteva
BG
2 records
Telmo
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltda. (SDA)
FR
3 records
Tensai
ActiveBrassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage
Shcevchenko Igor
UA
3 records
Tasha
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)
FR
2 records
Tovi Star
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ZERAIM GEDERA
ES
2 records
Thuriga
Protection expiredFragaria L. · Strawberry
SPIEGLER GERTRUD
HU
2 records
Tarquinio
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Tarpan
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rene Khenkuet
UA
3 records
Swjatomichailiwska
ActiveRibes rubrum L. · Redcurrant
Prof. Dr. V. P. Kopan c/o Institute of Horticulture
DE
3 records
SV7881ML
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
4 records
SVPB1008
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
2 records
Talon
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy \Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa w Ożarowie Mazowieckim Spółka z o.o.
PL
2 records
Sveva
ActiveLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola
IT
2 records
Sugana
ActiveRubus L. · Blackberry
Markus Kobelt
DE
2 records
Summac
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Summerfruit Orchards Ltd.
HU
2 records
Stark Redgold
Protection expiredPrunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nucipersica (Suckow) C. K. Schneid. · Nectarine
Anderson, Fred W.|Merced, CA
SI
2 records
STARSHIP
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Les Padley
UA
2 records