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Maturity group

Maturity group is a biological characteristic of a variety that determines the length of its growing season from emergence to full maturity. This trait is a key tool for planning agronomic operations and selecting varieties suited to the climatic conditions of a region.

Mentioned in descriptions 89 063 varieties reference book.

Maturity group represents a biological characteristic of a variety that determines the duration of the growing season from the moment of seedling emergence to the onset of harvest or full maturity. This trait directly influences the choice of production strategy, allowing agronomists to optimize harvest timing, minimize losses due to crop lodging or over-ripening, and adapt crops to local climate conditions, avoiding risks associated with early frosts or drought periods.

The assessment of the maturity group is conducted within the framework of state variety testing on specialized plots by comparing the variety under study with a zoned standard. The duration of the growing season in days is used as a quantitative indicator. The gradation of groups from early-maturing to late-maturing does not have uniform numerical boundaries for all species, as it is based on the biological characteristics of a specific crop and the conditions of the cultivation zone.

Membership in a maturity group is determined by the genetic characteristics of the variety, however, the rate of progression through phenological phases depends on abiotic factors such as temperature regime, moisture availability, and photoperiodism. Cultivation techniques, including sowing dates and fertilization systems, can adjust maturation timing but do not change the genetic classification of a variety into a specific group.

There is an interconnection between the maturity group and biochemical indicators of product quality, such as protein and gluten content in the grain. For effective utilization of this trait, it is necessary to rely on the results of local trials, as a variety may perform differently under various soil and climatic conditions.

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Breakdown by crop

Maize maturity group 5 061 Tomato maturity group 2 293 Sunflower maturity group 1 708 Maturity group — soft wheat 1 598 Maize maturity group 1 583 Grape Ripening Period 1 407 Potato maturity group 1 217 Barley Maturity Group 1 086 Pepper maturity groups 1 065 Apple Ripening Groups 890 Bean maturity group 807 Peach Maturity Group 794 Pea Maturity Group 779 Maturity Group — Soybean 777 Rapeseed maturity group 739 Maturity group — sugar beet 700 Cucumber Maturity Groups 670 Lettuce maturity group 589 Grape Ripening Period 579 Maturity group — Perennial ryegrass 564 Sweet Cherry Ripening Period 507 Carrot Maturity Groups 415 Melon maturity groups 410 Maturity group — white cabbage 384

Found in these crops

Maize 4 386 Maize 1 378 Sunflower 1 347 Tomato 1 205 Bread wheat 1 015 Barley 753 Potato 741 Soybean 740 Sugar beet 589 Bell pepper 582 Rapeseed 550 Common bean 518

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.

LLN 2948

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MICHAEL FOURNEAU

UA
6 records

NS Oskar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Radie Velimir, Cvejie Sandra, Jocie Sinisa,

UA
8 records

NS Black Star

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad, Srbija

SI
5 records

KW 6Q1101

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoine Vincent

UA
5 records

KW 5 G 712

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Walter Schmidt

DE
4 records

L-325/75-2

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Yovan, Milovan, Pavlov

UA
4 records

Ice Calor

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Yes applicant details in question 1, Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Hyola 575 CL

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Advanta Semillas S.A.I.C., Pacífic Seeds Pty. Ltd.

DK
6 records

YK 714900

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

4 records

94 AHA 8

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

UA
5 records

TH-1008

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scott NeSmith

5 records

PER 1120

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

4 records

BRS Sambaiba

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

MAURICIO CONRADO MEYER_ / LEONES ALVES DE ALMEIDA_ / ROMEU AFONSO DE SOUZA KIIHL_

FR
4 records

TH-1321

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scott NeSmith, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.

4 records

PH 12 K 9

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

5 records

A13 71

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Masiá Ciscar S.L.

ES
8 records

NS 16-6

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis

4 records

Mona Lisa Splendid

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

4 records

ZF08-095

Active

Vaccinium L. · Bilberry

Fall Creek Farm and Nursery

5 records

EB 12-3

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Vincent David Andrew Mazzardis

4 records

C13-051

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scalzo Jessica,Lyrene Paul M.

4 records

Murasaki 29

Active

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

LaBonte Don R.|Baton Rouge, LA, US / Villordon Arthur Q.|Monroe, LA, US / Clark Christopher A.|Baton Rouge, LA, US

4 records

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