Variety traits
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.
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.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger, Chris F.|537 Rosemore Avenue Modesto, CA 95351
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Winfried Lange
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sakata Seed Corporation, JP
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
DAVID IONICAMANEA DANIELABARBIERU ANCUTA
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Superior, Velika Plana
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
DE CORATO SEMENTI
Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover
INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
E.F.BURLINGHAM SONS
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Lathyrus cicera L. · Chickling vetch
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
NIPBS (IE)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jocie Sinisa
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
N. Mersinkov, Y. Dimova, P. Penchev, N. Lazarov
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Alicja Ramenda
Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia
Jean-Michel Richon
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
FERRY MORSE
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT CZECH S.R.O.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Todor Gubatov