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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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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.

DN Nazar

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Bebekh Alina Vasylivna, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziu

UA
3 records

Delsavor

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cheban Denys Valeriiovych, Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

UA
3 records

Czapla

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Krotinov Ivan Volodymyrovych, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliiivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

KRAVCHENKO VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH, BORYSOV VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH

UA
3 records

Delicy

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Tezier SA (FR)/Bean International Research and Development-Bird (FR)

FR
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Hodz` Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Kupar IUliia IUriivna, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych

UA
3 records

DKC6752

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
3 records

DKC6451YG

Terminated

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

Cydonia

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Delgobel

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR

FR
2 records

DKC5041

Terminated

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

MONSANTO COMPANY, US

FR
2 records

DN Aton

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladysl

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

KRAVCHENKO VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH, BORYSOV VIKTOR MYKOLAIOVYCH

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubets`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Olea europaea L. · Olive

INCONNU (FR)

FR
2 records

DMS Efes

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych,

UA
3 records

DK959S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

DKC6854

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

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