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.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Maisadour Societe Cooperative Agricole (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
NOVARTIS SEEDS
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
CONSORZIO SEMENCOOP S. COOP.A.R.L.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems B.V.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pankovic Dejana, Gvozdenovic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
AC Fruit - Association Creation Fruitiere S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
Nastasic Aleksandra, Purar Bozana, Ivanovic Mile, Stojakovic Milisav,
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Allium sativum L. · Garlic
Unisem Drom Gie (FR)
Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry
SEMILLEROS SALIPLANT, SL
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
High Mowing Seeds Tom Stearns
Beta vulgaris L. · Beet
SESVanderhave NV
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dedic Bosko, Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Tezier SA (FR)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ESASEM SPA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HILD KARL| Karl Hild
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Istvan Rajkan
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Boryslav Kobyl`s`ky, Srbyslav Denchych,
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)