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.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Alicja Ramenda
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Stephan Berger
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HUSZKA TIBOR^^^OCSKO ISTVÁN
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Harris Moran Seed Company, US
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
HM.Clause S.A.S., Dominique Bleton
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
MAY SEED COMPANY, TR
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
ILVO-PLANT 39
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
Limagrain Nederland B.V. (LG Europe-Research)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Pop Vriend Research B.V.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Jupiter Agricultural Seed LLC (USA)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Holland-Select Research B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
BEJO ZADEN
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Landbrugets Kartoffelfond
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS Momont Recherche Sarl
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Syngenta Crop Protection AG