PR32G49
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Genetique SARL
PT
3 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.
PR31B76
WithdrawnZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
PT
3 records
R5PG6MJK
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Thierry Andre
BG
UA
3 records
PRO Dinara
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Protealis NV
BE
PL
3 records
Optasia
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hydrogrow Hellas (GR)
BG
2 records
Pr811f
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
3 records
P09518
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT. INC, PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION,
IT
3 records
P0251
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
4 records
PR32P76
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
2 records
OD1036
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institut de Recherche et (UA)
FR
UA
2 records
Pr82g10
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
3 records
Opulo
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
FR
NL
2 records
P0891
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
IT
4 records
Plauto
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
DEKALB PLANT GENETICS
ES
2 records
PM Paolo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH
IT
2 records
Plomo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
SI
2 records
Picnic
WithdrawnHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
DK
FR
2 records
Orlando
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Sejet Planteforaedling I,S
PL
2 records
Orepi
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MENNESSON
DK
FR
4 records
Peros
Protection expiredSecale cereale L. · Rye
KOECHLING| Dr. J. Koechling in Fa. Saatzucht Petkus GmbH / ERFURTH LUTZ| Lutz Erfurth in Fa. Saatzucht Petkus GmbH / SCHULZ R.| R. Schulz in Fa. Saatzucht Petkus GmbH
DE
DK
4 records
Opolanka TOR
ActiveRaphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
TORSEED - Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa S.A.
PL
UA
5 records
Opcja
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
HR Smolice sp.z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
SI
3 records
Norma
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Szundy Tamas / Marton L. Csaba / Dolinka Bertalan / Pinter Janos / Hadi Geza / Orosz Akos
HU
2 records
PHM711RM
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Zhoel` Meun`er
FR
UA
3 records