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.

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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.

Carla

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

4 records

Bush Champion

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

W ATLEE BURPEE CO

5 records

Caprice

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen

4 records

Cicero

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

D'EUGENIO SEMENTI

4 records

Carbis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin SA (FR)

3 records

Buenos

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

E.R.S.A. Friuli-Venezia Giulia

3 records

Caracalla

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

4 records

Capucine

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa SAS, FR

6 records

Champ

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Rogers Brothers Seed Company

3 records

Campillos

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

BEJO ZADEN

6 records

Capetown

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

4 records

Caledonas

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Buddha

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

Szatmary Miklos / Matiz Julianna / Szuecs Zoltan / Nyiredi Szabolcs

4 records

Ceibo

Active

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

Gentos S.A.

3 records

Cannon

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Elkind, Yonathan

3 records

Brigitta

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Saatzucht Langenstein

4 records

Cheerio

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

5 records

Bratella

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Marius van Buuren

4 records

Catanga

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Semences De France (FR)

4 records

Chaparral

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Trinity Genetics LLC

5 records

Cassowary

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

BUY 1

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Landbrugets Kartoffelfond

3 records

Callisto

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Sjödin, Jan

4 records

Cali

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Semences De France (FR)

4 records

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