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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.

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Valentin Blattner

FR
3 records

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

Fruit'Ail Earl (FR)

FR
5 records

Ruille

Protection expired

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Cirad-Ca (FR)

FR
4 records

Sabroson

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
4 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Volodymyr Kopan (UA)

FR
7 records

Rucla

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ
11 records

Romeo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DUBININ SERGEJ VLADIMIROVICh / DUBININA IRINA NIKOLAEVNA / KIRILLOV MIHAIL IVANOVICh

IT
4 records

RNA9842

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NV. GEEFA (BE)

FR
5 records

RG300A

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RISO GALLO S.P.A.

IT
4 records

Relina

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Werner Grafmüller

DE
6 records

Reclia

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
3 records

Radja

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Tom van der Heiden

NL
5 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

ES
4 records

Clematis L. · Clematis

Szczepan Marczyński

PL
3 records

Pulsar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Primando

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Marie-France Bois

FR
7 records

Redfield

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

TGL Field & Son (NZ)

FR
4 records

Proventura

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Priam

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

University of Indiana (US)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
7 records

Poppy

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Zaiger, Chris F.|929 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Zaiger, Gary N.|1907 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Gardner, Leith M.|1207 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95358 / Zaiger, Grant G.|4005 California Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

FR
4 records

Profumo

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

SATIVA SEEDS & SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
3 records

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

L.W.A. van der Poel

NL
3 records

Polyvit

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

HILD SAMEN GMBH

DE
3 records

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