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.
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
LUGANO LEONARDO SRL
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Eyal Vardi
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SARH-INIA
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
RAPSODIE
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
VIRGINIA LEHMAN/LOFT'S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
NORDIC SEED
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INCONNU (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Serasem, FR
Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon
SOCIETA' AGRICOLA PROGETTO MERISTEMA SRL SOCIETA' UNIPERSONALE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Clause (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue
NORDDEUTSCHE| Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers (US)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Progene Seed s.s.a (IT)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
HM Clause Inc (US)