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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Louis Poloni (FR)
Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL
Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Allium sativum L. · Garlic
COOPERATIVA DEL CAMPO SANTA. MONICA S.C. DE C-LM
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Coöperatie Avebe U.A.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
ROGOWSKA HODOWLA ROśLIN SP. Z O.O. W DąBROWCE GORNEJ
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Semillas El Solc
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu ahrofirma "Ukrainske nasinnia"
Zea mays L. · Maize
Illinois Foundation Seeds
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PETOSEED CO
Zea mays L. · Maize
Lebid` IEvhen Makarovych, Voskoboinyk Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Moroz Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IU
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Agroscope (DC)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH (DE)
Zea mays L. · Maize
BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
PETERSON Seed Co. Inc. (US)
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
A L TOZER LTD
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Seminis Vegetable Seeds