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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.

Edwina

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Olaf Kunzemann

UA
5 records

Delfo

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Almo S.p.A.

IT
5 records

Delcored

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

FR
8 records

Dely

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

LEIS, Michelangelo, IT / MARTINELLI, Alessio, IT / CASTAGNOLI, Gianfranco, IT

UA
5 records

Delfloga

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.

FR
6 records

Dante

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
6 records

Olea europaea L. · Olive

UNIVERSIDAD DE CORDOBA

ES
5 records

Clery

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Martinelli Alessio, Castagnoli Gianfranco, Leis Michelangelo,

UA
4 records

Credo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Maria-Angeles Benedi

UA
5 records

Cheyenne

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
6 records

CIVL 35

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
7 records

Cartcua

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA S.A.

IT
4 records

Carla

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

FR
9 records

Brilla

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Walther Faedi^^^Gianluca Baruzzi^^^Pierluigi Lucchi^^^Paolo Sbrighi

UA
5 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Avalon

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

R P JONES

NL
5 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Walker Michael Andrew / Tenscher Alan C. / Riaz Summaira / Romero Ninfa

ES
4 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Montanari Domenico (IT)

FR
6 records

Caryopteris x clandonensis A. Simmonds ex anon. · Clandon bluebeard

Jan Jacob Bos

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

4 records

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