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.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Gunta Bebre
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Revol Benoit
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
TAKII EUROPE B V
Allium sativum L. · Garlic
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover
FERRI LUIGI
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Solomonov Ruslan Viacheslavovych, Kostiuk Stanislav Vasyl`ovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytv
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
GIE Sockalb (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
SPÓJNIA Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze sp. z o.o.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
FERRY MORSE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Babash Andrii Borysovych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Clause Tezier, FR
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Domaine Public (FR)
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
ALLIUM SEEDS UK LTD
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Csillery Gabor / Timar Zoltan / Szarka Janos / Palotas Gabriella / Palotas Gabor / Agoston Bela
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
ANSEME SRL
Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine
INIA-V.HERNANDEZ
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed ApS, DK