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Variety traits

Taste and aroma

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.

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Breakdown by crop

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.

Fakel

Terminated

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Netrebs`kyi Viktor Petrovych, Lysenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Sherenhovyi Petro Zakharovych,

UA
1 record

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
1 record

Earliglow

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Livestock and Seed Division (US)

FR
1 record

Essenza

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

SA.PI.SE SARDO PIEMONTESE SEMENTI

IT
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

LAND HESSEN GEISENHEIM| Land Hessen, vertreten durch FA f. Wein- und Gartenbau, Ge- traenketechnologie u.Landespflege-Fachgb. f.Rebenzuech.u.-veredl.-

DE
2 records

Egipski PNE

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa Spolka Akcyjna w upadlosci likwidacyjnej

PL
1 record

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

Van Woesik Veredeling B.V.

NL
1 record

Epinou

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Pastinaca sativa L. · Parsnip

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

SI
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Jacob Stechmann

DE
1 record

Malus Mill. · Apple

REINHARDT G. / SCHMITZ-HUBSCH G.

IT
1 record

Domina

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

AKTIONSGEMEINSCHAFT| Aktionsgemeinschaft zur Erhaltung von Rebsorten e.V. im DLR Rheinhessen-Nahe-Hunsrueck

DE
2 records

Elvira MAR

Terminated

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Szkółka Markiewicz Agnieszka Markiewicz-Januszewska

PL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Elbling

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

DORMELO

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Dr. Johannes Zimmermann

DE
2 records

DORDELI

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Pepinieres & Roseraies Dorieux GAEC (FR)

FR
1 record

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

HÖHERE BUNDESLEHRANSTALT UND BUNDESAMT FÜR WEIN UND OBSTBAU

AT
1 record

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
1 record

Prunus x gondouinii (Poit. & Turpin) Rehder · Duke cherry

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Ederena

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

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