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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.

Sources10

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.

NP2584

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

UA
3 records

Opty

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
3 records

Orzu

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Noogat

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CEP Innovation SARL (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
3 records

NS H 7917

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dimitrijevic Aleksandra, Radeka Ilija, Dedic Bosko, Jockovic Milan, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
3 records

NS-H-6044

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Miclic Vladimir, Marinkovic Radovan, Gvozdenovic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
4 records

Noumea

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
2 records

NS H 195

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Radic Velimir, Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Miladinovic Dragana, Tsveich Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
3 records

Optimist

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Nevena

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
3 records

Nestoss

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

North Georgia

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Olyver

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sakach Zvonimir, Drahan Shkorich, Sinisha Iotsich,

UA
4 records

NS 203

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stoiakovich Milisav, Purar Bozhana, Yotskovich Dzhordzhe, Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad,

UA
4 records

NIMI 8

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
3 records

Orfey

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Emiliya K. Nacheva, Valentina P. Petkova, Galina T. Pevicharova, Hari Ya. Samaliev

BG
3 records

Olympos

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

BALTZIS NIKOLAOS (GR)

BG
2 records

Nomura

Terminated

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Novired

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

KLUGT J.W. VD

NL
2 records

Oka

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Oracada

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

INIA-ITACYL

ES
3 records

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