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Freezing suitability of sweet corn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group)

A technological grain quality indicator for sweet corn, characterizing its ability to retain texture, flavor, and aroma after industrial freezing.

In the reference 86 varieties crop Sweet corn, where this is mentioned in the description.

Freezing suitability is determined by the genetic characteristics of the hybrid, in particular the endosperm type (su1, sh2, se) and pericarp tenderness. Breeding efforts are focused on maintaining the sugar balance and minimizing pericarp thickness, which is determined via shear force measurement during sensory evaluation.

A key requirement is strict control of the technological maturity stage, typically the milk-dough stage. Exceeding this threshold leads to the conversion of sugars into starch, which impairs the organoleptic properties of the product. Additionally, ear uniformity is critical for automated processing using the IQF method.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for freezing.

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Varieties of Sweet corn mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Nasoloda

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Blaschuk Ivan Prokopovych, Dibrova Ivan IErofiiovych, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Havryliuk Viktor Mykolaiovych, Larchenko Kateryna Andriivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,

UA
1 record

Madonna F1

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Herrit Vlaar

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Nahorniak Mykhailo Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

Solo F1

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Matviiets Volodymyr Hryhorovych, Chornobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Pozdniakov Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Tymchuk Viktor Mykhailovych, Pereverziev IUrii Semenovych, Kharchenko Liubov IAkivna, Kharchenko IUrii Viktorovych, Tymchuk Serhii Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Sweet Lincoln

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

PL
1 record

Rustler F1

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Tom Natti

UA
1 record

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Muzhylko Dmytro Valentynovych, Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

UA
2 records

Yurmala

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Solomenko Andrii Ivanovych, Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Kulish Ol`ha IUriivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
2 records

GSS15829

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
1 record

Column

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
1 record

Marmurova

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Koval`chuk Zoreslava Volodymyrivna, Kulish Ol`ha IUriivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

1 record

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

1 record