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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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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.

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

Krasen

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Solonechnyi Pavlo Mykolaiovych, Vazhenina Ol`ha IEvheniivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Solonechna Ol`ha Volodymyrivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,

BG UA
3 records

Mv272

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, HUNGARIAN ACCADEMY OF SCIENCE

IT
2 records

EV4665

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT UA
3 records

NPZ SR 3709

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Dr. Martin Frauen, Dr. Olaf Sass,

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
3 records

LG Airlink

Application submitted

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE PL
2 records

Lusodur

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2n

ES
3 records

DK405

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

IT
4 records

DKC4540

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

DKC3442

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
4 records

Chapalu

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT
2 records

KB 2704

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Karvovs`ka Setsyliia, Koval`chuk Mariia, Horobiovs`ka IAdviha, Val`zovs`ka - Kirzhych Stanislava, Kirzhych Zbihnev,

UA
4 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
2 records

EX3833

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT UA
3 records

Asap

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Saat:gut e.V (DE)

FR
2 records

Arancino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

DE IT
2 records

Journey

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
3 records

Gina

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
3 records

DKC3201

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovyc

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

DKC3532

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
4 records

Brinks

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

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