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.

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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.

Katharos

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

AB Breeding B.V.

2 records

Jawa

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

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

3 records

Jacob's Cattle

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Kassiopeia

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Karat

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

2 records

Jablan

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

2 records

J9960Z

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

J1375Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

Invincible

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

3 records

Jarlsberg

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Karakal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

Karissima

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HILD KARL| Karl Hild

2 records

Jami

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

HODOWLA BURAKA

2 records

Karioka

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Tezier SA (FR)

3 records

Karino

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

2 records

Jagguar

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

Kamino

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Istanbul

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden B.V.

3 records

Infinity

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

2 records

Jabbar

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

STET Holland B.V.

4 records

J7578Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Tehnology LLC, USA

2 records

J5325Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Romain Bouchon

3 records

KAFO401

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

Indem1765

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.

2 records

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