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.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Monsanto Agricultura España S.L.U.
Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. · Calabash
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
E. Kramer
Zea mays L. · Maize
HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
ENZA ZADEN B.V. / ENZA ZADEN SEED OPERATION B.V.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Semences Cargill SA (FR)/Cargill Genetique Europe (FR)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
FORCE SEEDS GMBH| Force Seeds GmbH
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Agro Seed Service B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Zeraim Gedera Ltd (IL)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed GmbH (DE)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed Inc. (US)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Tezier SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO