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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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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.

Dekyazoo

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

3 records

DALON12

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Bingo

Application submitted

Citrus L. · Citrus

Frederick G. Gmitter Jr

3 records

Dekaurelia

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

2 records

Burgandy

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Daniko

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MASSIMO BARATTA

2 records

Breza

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

CROOKHAM COMPANY

2 records

Baruqedu

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

EMILIO A. CANO VICENTE

2 records

BRENP18203

Active

Calceolaria L. · Slipper Flower

MICHAL LAIST

2 records

Avantii

Active

Azolla caroliniana Willd. · Fairy-moss

Hermann-Josef Wilhelm

2 records

Blush

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SCOTTISH CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

2 records

Choco Sun

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Hendrik W. van der Velde

2 records

Aurora

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

For Ever Bulbs B.V.

2 records

Biri

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

2 records

ARD8

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Shachar Karniel

2 records

Aqua

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Cascajito

Active

Lathyrus cicera L. · Chickling vetch

Diego Rubiales Olmedo^^^Ana Moral Jiménez

2 records

Astoria

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

4 records

Barnokiv

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Azienda Agricola Di Giorgio - di Antonio e Renato S.S.

2 records

Bellevue

Active

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Tara Smith^^^Christopher A. Clark^^^Arthur Q. Villordon^^^Don R. LaBonte

2 records

ANAORA

Terminated

Lysimachia monelli (L.) U. Manns & Anderb. · Blue pimpernel

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

C3IDI02

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

C3DKS03

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

2 records

Amiko Red Imp

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

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