Variety traits
Taste and aroma are organoleptic quality indicators determined by a combination of sugars, acids, and volatile compounds. In variety testing, they are evaluated by an expert tasting method on a five-point scale and supplemented by biochemical analysis.
Mentioned in descriptions 36 010 varieties reference book.
Taste and aroma are organoleptic indicators that, combined with texture, form the overall consumer value of a variety. Taste is composed of a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter notes, while aroma is determined by a set of specific volatile compounds characteristic of a particular crop.
Evaluation of these characteristics during variety testing is carried out by the method of expert tasting using a five-point scale, where 5 points correspond to excellent taste and pronounced aroma, and 1–2 points to low indicators. The procedure is supplemented by laboratory biochemical analysis of the content of sugars, organic acids, dry matter, and anthocyanins, which constitute the chemical basis of taste.
Final indicators depend on the interaction of genotype and environmental conditions, including climate, growing degree days, and the level of mineral nutrition, where, for example, excess nitrogen can negatively affect quality. Agricultural practices, transport conditions, and subsequent post-harvest ripening of the produce also have a significant impact on the final result.
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.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Quartier Neuf E.A.R.L.
Rosa L. · Rose
The Limes New Roses
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
OOO 'AGROFIRMA PARTNER'
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
Grapeco Limited
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Maillard Arsene|Elne, FR / Maillard Laurence|Elne, FR
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Information not available - Contact NL authorities
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes, W. Kordes' Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , CEP Innovation S.A.R.L.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
LUGANO LEONARDO SRL
Albuca spirilis L. f.
Zuidgeest Honselersdijk V.O.F.
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
Simone Diego Castellarin^^^Guido Cipriani^^^Michele Morgante^^^Enrico Peterlunger^^^Raffaele Testolin^^^Gabriele Di Gaspero
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
HM Clause,France
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Markus Kellerhals Agroscope
Malus Mill. · Apple
M. Doyle Fleming Caudle Apple Inc.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
IFO SARL (FR)
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Laurence Mallard, Agro Selections Fruits SAS
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
HM CLAUSE, FR
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Carolyn Grace Bourne
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Zouk B.V.B.A
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
University of California, Plant Sciences, Davis / University of California, Plant Sciences, Davis
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
David W. Cain, Michael J. Striem, Sun World International LLC