Osprey
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
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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.
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.
TT 4070
ActiveCichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Azienda Agricola Produce di Tiozzo Silvano Caenazzo (Impresa Individuale)
Torstein
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu
Tescasano
ActiveAlstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
MARCUS WILHELMUSKUIPER
Gimse
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu
Isak
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu
Csic Mirlo Anaranjado
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
José Egea Caballero^^^David Ruiz González^^^Pedro Martínez Gómez^^^Manuel Rubio Angulo^^^José Antonio Campoy Corbalán^^^Antonio Molina Gómez
Radiance
ActiveIpomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato
Don R. LaBonte^^^Valerio Primomo
Buffey
ActiveBegonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Dennis Need
MS 2
ActivePastinaca sativa L. · Parsnip
Elsoms Seeds
GZFUCSDALB
ActiveFuchsia L. · Fuchsia
Wolfram Götz
Kerstaros
ActivePetunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia
Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
Cape Rose
ActivePyrus communis L. · European pear
ARC INFRUITEC-NIETVOORBIJ
Zolote Runo
ActiveTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Nesterova Nataliia Havrylivna, Tonchak Valentyna Hryhorivna, Kotelenets` Olena Hryhorivna, Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,
UA
3 records
Zlatoglava
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Zinkovs`ka Inna Oleksandrivna, Kosov Anatolii Hryhorovych, Kraievs`kyi Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Karpenko Oleksandr Oleksandrovych,
UA
3 records
Zumbon
ActiveCucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
ROCALBA, S.A.
ES
2 records
ZUY 1355IA
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
HU
2 records
Zoria FN
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Lubko Maryna Vasylivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Rusavskyi Vladyslav Leonidovych, Iliuchenko Oleksandr Serhiiovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,
UA
3 records
Zingaro
TerminatedCichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
DEPARTEMENT VOOR PLANTENGENETICA EN -VEREDELING
BE
2 records
Żura
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
PL
3 records
ZP600
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje
IT
2 records
Zolushka
ActivePanicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
SMUTNEV PAVEL ANATOL'EVICh / NEJMYShEVA ALLA NIKOLAEVNA / PARHOMENKO RAISA SEMENOVNA
UA
3 records
Zinasol
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
FR
2 records
Zilamo
WithdrawnLactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records