Variety traits
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.
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.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Stet Holland BV (NL)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
W WEIBULL
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
University of Guelph Department of Plant Agriculture
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Donau GmbH, Probstdorf AT
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Thierry Ronsin
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
RUP «INSTITUT LNA»
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
LUIS MULLOR
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Superior, Velika Plana
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Lantmännen Seed B.V.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Ragt, F
Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
EURO GRASS Breeding GmbH & Co KG, DE
Trifolium repens L. · White clover
Criadero El Cencerro S.A.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Germicopa Breeding, F
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
SOLANA SEEDS UNITED KINGDOM LTD. UNIT 4
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Lindeman Wouter
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
MONSANTO HOLLAND BV , NL
Chenopodium quinoa Willd. · Quinoa
STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH-WAGENINGEN PLANT RESEARCH
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rene Baratin
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
STELLING DIETER
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Winfried Lange, Frank Lange