Marzano
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
N.SEMENCOOP
IT
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.
Martlet
ActiveRibes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry
T.J. Sobey (GB)
CZ
4 records
Marques
TerminatedCucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Mato
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kaljo Kask 55%, Valve Jaagus 35%, Pille Sooväli 10%
EE
3 records
Luisa
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)/Yissum Research dev of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
FR
2 records
Llosana
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NEMESIO GOMEZ MARTIN
ES
2 records
Mara de Bois
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Jacques Marionnet G.F.A.
HU
2 records
Madaga
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin SA (FR)
FR
2 records
Madagascar
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Łutówka
ActivePrunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
PL
4 records
Maldini
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Maestral
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Madeira
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vikima Seed A.S.
PL
2 records
Lucinda
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Lubań
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
2 records
Lina
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Trajkovski, Viktor
SE
3 records
Larsia
ActiveBrassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Meinardus P.Boon
UA
3 records
Lampetie
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HAZERA GENETICS
ES
2 records
Lambada
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
FR
3 records
Kutuzovka
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
OREHOVA VALENTINA PETROVNA / TARASYuK GALINA MIHAJLOVNA / LUKIChYoVA LYuBOV' ALEKSEEVNA
UA
4 records
Leyre WB
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Masiá Ciscar S.L.
ES
3 records
Kwintella
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HAZERA SEEDS BV
ES
3 records
Kurakao
Application submittedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Leopard
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA GENETICS
ES
2 records