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.

Doblon

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DAHLGREN AND COMPANY

2 records

Desvelo

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

2 records

DN Svitiaz`

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Loi Nataliia Oleksandrivna, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Bodenko Natalyia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubyts`kyi Borys Volodymyrovyc

3 records

DN Korund

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Derkach Kateryna Viktorivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Il`chenko Larisa Anatoliivna, Cherchel` Vladyslav

3 records

Dyana

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

Porpaczy Aladar / Kollanyi Gabor

6 records

DMS Tiudor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cheban Denys Valeriiovych, Paziuk Nataliia Vasylivna, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

DM Vinsente

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysova Viktoriia Viktorivna, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

Dyvine

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

DMS Kush

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

DMS Shatl

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

DMS Hrono

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KRAVCHENKO VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH, BORYSOV VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH

3 records

DMS Forsazh

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrvovych, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

Dulcemia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

2 records

DM Sanraiz

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubets`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

5 records

DMB 5 8

Terminated

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

C.S.I.C. MISIÓN BIOLÓGICA DE GALICIA

2 records

Duetoska

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Günter Dümmen

2 records

DK Exstar

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Dundun

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

DKC3990

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Dulcini

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

DK959MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

DKC3511WX

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Dulciana

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

3 records

Denier

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Asgrow Seed Company (US)

2 records

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