“…However, fluctuations in water availability result in changes in the concentration of betalains (pigments) and polyphenols in the foliage. These compounds influence the transmission of solar radiation and results in increased accumulation of fiber, sugars, and minerals in the roots which reduce pre and post-processing quality [22]. interior color (e.g., yellow, white, striped) and root shape (e.g., cylindrical, globe, flat Egyptian), crown and tap root size, foliage characteristics, color and shapes, and sugar content, ensuring that growers for fresh market sales and value-added products also have a broad selection of cultivars for different uses [18].…”