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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.

Envol

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Andre Blondeau Semences (FR)

FR
2 records

Enei 220 SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Maniatina Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Fabiana

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Elpida

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Breeding Division of Hellenic Sugar Industry

GR
2 records

Efesos

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht

AT
3 records

F6AH8MIOA

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

UA
3 records

Eeuwsar

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

KWEKERIJ P.E.J. EEUWES HUISEN B.V.

NL
2 records

Eneko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Fala

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
4 records

Ezuma

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Elise

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
5 records

Elinora

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

Fabiola

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pau Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Fabiola

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Fabel Sejet

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DK
4 records

Exotis

Terminated

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

Coop de Pau SCA (FR)

FR
2 records

Emaldo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

Emerald Dagger

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Excel

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Earlibird

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Illinois Foundation Seeds Central Office and Research (US)

FR
2 records

Ekisele Nine

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

AGRIN MAROC

ES
2 records

E247

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Elisor

Active

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
3 records

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