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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.

Obelisk

Terminated

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Lynetta KWS

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
2 records

RGT Ferradur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2n

ES
3 records

Os 4375

Protection expired

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

Os 155

Protection expired

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

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

RGT Beticur

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2n

ES
2 records

Quirinal

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Seminis Vegetable Seeds France (FR)

FR
2 records

Orange Cream

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Laetitia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Prana

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Myka

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Bean International Research and Development-Bird (FR)

FR
3 records

PR33D48

Terminated

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

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

ES
2 records

LG31630

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
4 records

Mogex

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Popeille

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Semences Innovation Protection Recherche et Environnement (SIPRE) S.A.R.L. Unipersonnelle

NL
4 records

Mriia MS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Pirene

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROMONEGROS, S.A.

ES
3 records

Kyliamo

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
2 records

Pink Deli

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
2 records

Miami

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Alstroemeria BV

NL
2 records

Phw53

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

FR
2 records

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