Naty
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
3 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.
Nesta
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Mokaya
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V.
NL
2 records
Nautilo
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
4 records
Midi 4color
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records
Multina
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Montaner
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Mountain Tiger
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
PL
2 records
Mehiata
TerminatedCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
HM Clause SA (FR)
FR
2 records
Miura
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
DIAMOND SEEDS S.L.
ES
2 records
Miravian
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems B.V.
NL
4 records
Megal
Protection expiredSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Vilmorin SA (FR)
FR
3 records
Mielheart
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA GENETICS
ES
2 records
Marvinka
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
FR
4 records
Mirambel
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Minnie
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records
Mini Micro
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
ES
2 records
Melissa
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
FR
4 records
Malike
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
TEZIER (FR)
HR
3 records
Melgic
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)
FR
2 records
Mankap
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
ES
2 records
Malle
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Maia Raudseping 90%, Ingrid Bender 10%
EE
3 records
Meleas
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
2 records
Maxine
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HAZERA GENETICS
ES
2 records