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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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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.

WSU 1507

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Washington State University, USA

8 records

Trasemis

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Simone Diego Castellarin^^^Guido Cipriani^^^Gabriele Di Gaspero^^^Michele Morgante^^^Enrico Peterlunger^^^Raffaele Testolin

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

4 records

Carica papaya L. · Papaya

Roberto Jaime García Padilla

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Plant Growers Australia Pty Ltd

5 records

Sugratwelve

Application submitted

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Newby, Harry J. Jr.

4 records

TAN06318

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

CHRISTIAN EVERS

4 records

Tali

Active

Mangifera indica L. · Mango

TOMER, Eli LAVI, Uri SAADA, David COHEN, Yuval

4 records

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Roger D Jeske, Joe Brulotte

4 records

SMNBDO

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Wood Timothy D

4 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Timothy P.Sheehan

4 records

Agastache mexicana (Humb., Bonpl. & Kunth) Linton & Epling · Mexican giant hyssop

Dick Degenhardt

4 records

Rania

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Leis Michelangelo / Martinelli Alessio / Castagnoli Gianfranco / Azzolini Donata / Castagnoli Pietro / Castagnoli Alesandro

6 records

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

6 records

Paccrio

Active

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

4 records

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

ORIT

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

THE STATE OF ISRAEL-MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION( ARO)

5 records

Syringa L. · Lilac

van Nijnatten Andre Franciscus

4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

5 records

Leptospermum J.R. et G. Forst. · Tea Tree

Peter James Ollerenshaw, Jennifer Elizabeth Ollerenshaw

4 records

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