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.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Hodowla Roslin Sobotka Grupa Danko, Spolka z o.o.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HANNONG SEEDS
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
PEDRO ALVAREZ, S.L.
Allium porrum L. · Leek
L. DÆHNFELDT A/S
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
WESTERN SEED INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Domaine Public (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover
NEW SOUTH WALES, DEP.AGR.
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
Biogya s.r.l. Italy
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Group. Agr. Essonnois (FR)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Nikos Hatzopoulos
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LA CEREALICOLTURA (CREA-CI-BG) / FONDAZIONE MORANDO BOLOGNINI
Zea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Zea mays L. · Maize
CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM) / DSP - DELLEY SEMENCES ET PLANTES SA
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Domaine Public (FR)