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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.

BLB5

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Danilo Bernardini

1 record

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

1 record

Charlotte

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Clarmo

Withdrawn

Lavandula L. · Lavender

CLARKE T. E.

1 record

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

BOEKESTIJN A.

1 record

Bejo 2458

Application submitted

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

1 record

Caramba

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

2 records

Arto

Active

Vaccinium L. · Bilberry

Luonnonvarakeskus / Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)

2 records

Anouk Deluxe 2028

Application submitted

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Paulus P. M. van der Salm^^^Lammert Koning

1 record

Ariel

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Daniele Bassi^^^Stefano Foschi

1 record

Baltazar

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Roses B.V.

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Roses B.V.

1 record

Bridix

Terminated

Anisodontea scabrosa (L.) Bates

André Briant Jeunes Plants S.A.S.

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

1 record

A 2428T

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

John R Clark

1 record

AG 90

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CRA-W

1 record

Origanum rotundifolium x Origanum scabrum

Marcus Harvey

1 record

Ardthirtyeight

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Shachar Karniel

1 record

Aphrodite

Withdrawn

Salvia microphylla Kunth · Baby sage

Denis-Plants B.V.

1 record

AP CG001

Active

Choisya x dewitteana Geerinck

Alan Postill

2 records

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Gartenbau und Spezialkulturen Westhoff GbR

1 record

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