Variety traits

Plum transportability

Prunus domestica L.

The ability of plum fruits to maintain their marketability, skin integrity, and flesh firmness during transportation. This trait is determined by the physical and mechanical properties of the fruits and is a critical factor for variety selection in commercial fruit growing.

In the reference 12 varieties crop European plum, where this is mentioned in the description.

The assessment of plum transportability is based on the analysis of flesh firmness and skin strength. Key factors in fruit preservation include the prominence of the waxy bloom, which serves a protective function, and fruit color, as dark blue varieties often exhibit higher resistance to damage.

This trait directly influences agrotechnical decisions: harvest dates must be adjusted to prevent flesh softening, and calcium application is used to increase tissue firmness. Varieties with low transportability limit the distribution geography of the produce and require the use of specialized storage technologies.

General information about the subject — on the page Transportability.

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Varieties of European plum mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.