Novial
ActiveLolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
RAGT 2N S.A.S
FR
6 records
Variety traits
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.
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
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.
Mv Karikas
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár
HU
4 records
NS 5211
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Institute of field and vegetable crops - Novi Sad (SR)
BG
3 records
Naviero
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
5 records
Nautilus
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ZKI, H
HU
3 records
Murano
TerminatedTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Syngenta Seeds SAS, FR
FR
3 records
Mv Pilledur
ActiveTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Vida Gyula / Veisz Otto / Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Karsai Ildiko / Puskas Katalin / Karolyine Cseploe Monika
HU
4 records
Nautilus
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Delta agrar, Beograd
HR
4 records
Mv Menüett
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Ottó Veisz^^^Zoltán Bedő^^^László Láng^^^Gyula Vida^^^László Szunics^^^Ildikó Karsai^^^Mariann Rákszegi^^^Klára Mészáros
HU
4 records
NLN12N005
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
NUSEED SERBIA
IT
3 records
Mv Amanda
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Szunics Laszlo / Balla Laszlo / Vida Gyula / Szunics Laszlone / Karsai Ildiko / Veisz Otto
HU
4 records
Nashinoide 15
ActiveCannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Hemp it ADN S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Murray SU
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
3 records
Mythos
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
FR
3 records
Nodula
ActiveTrifolium pratense L. · Red clover
DLF Seeds, s.r.o., CZ
CZ
4 records
Novano
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Saatzucht Niehoff
NL
5 records
Mv Tamara
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Balla Laszlo / Szunics Laszlo / Karsai Ildiko / Szunics Laszlone / Veisz Otto / Vida Gyula
HU
4 records
Mornos
ActiveTrifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
GR
4 records
NOS Merida
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nordic Seed A/S
LT
4 records
Mv Szigma
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Balla Laszlo / Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Szunics Laszlo / Szunics Laszlone / Karsai Ildiko
HU
4 records
NK Gigantic
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Seeds
IT
5 records
NK Famoso
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Seeds
IT
3 records
Newton
ActiveSinapis alba L. · White mustard
Lammers Seed Options B.V.
DE
4 records
Norbu
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Magic Seed Inc.
NL
4 records