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.

Prevail

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

PURE LINE SEEDS

3 records

Ph5060r

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

R 138

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

2 records

Quipu

Active

Chenopodium quinoa Willd. · Quinoa

Paolo Casini

2 records

Ph1mrh

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

PR39H84

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

PHALGOFJEL

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Pino

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

PH26V11

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

PH1M6S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation

2 records

P0312y

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

4 records

Ph1ddg

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

PH12K7

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

Pomry

Terminated

Crocosmia Planch. · Montbretia

SHEILA POMEROY

2 records

OS0694

Application submitted

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Ph1ddv

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Ph1d3v

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Ph13jw

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

Ph0v0

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

Patagonia

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

3 records

Paru

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

The James Hutton Institute

2 records

Nolgold

Active

Nolana L.

Godard Claude

2 records

Nemagoye

Terminated

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

PA4EN171

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Bayer CropScience

2 records

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