How predictive models for flavour levels of vegetables and fruits can benefit breeders

Following on from the tomato, it has recently become possible to predict the flavour levels of both sweet pepper and galia melons using a model developed by Wageningen UR. These types of models provide plant breeders with a tool that allows them to make a strong pre-selection in their breeding programme based on solid arguments and at low costs, says scientist Wouter Verkerke of Wageningen UR Glastuinbouw in Bleiswijk. "As of next year, we will also be able to predict the taste level of strawberries, for example."

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