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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.

VOD72V

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Reva IAroslav Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

Vesela

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

S. Angelova, Y. Guteva, M. Lovchenova

BG
1 record

VI62B

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "SID HROU"

UA
2 records

VN23E61A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Babych Viktoriia Olehivna, Kyrychenko Maryna Serhiivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

Vesuvio

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
1 record

Vizija

Active

Rubus L. · Blackberry

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
2 records

Vytiaz` MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Kalynychuk Oleh Ivanovych, Shvartsman Volodymyr IUkhymovych, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivlieva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`

UA
2 records

VERTOU 'VERNIA'

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

L. DÆHNFELDT A/S

DK
1 record

Veronor F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Sjaak van der Plog

UA
1 record

Vervil

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
1 record

Vorskla

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Zakharenko Viktor Arkadiiovych, Sokyrko Mykhailo Petrovych, Kolisnyk Iryna Vitaliivna, Barylko Marharyta Hryhorivna,

UA
2 records

Verdi

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Firma K. en K. Gootjes

NL
1 record

Verdena 10

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

Holger Lienhop

DE
1 record

White Rabbit

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Nahorniak Mykhailo Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

Vernandon

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)

FR
2 records

Viyani

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

BG
1 record

Vilmorin-vert

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
1 record

VENEZIOLA

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Vittoria

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

STALLA FRANCO

IT
1 record

Venus

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

MARALDI SEMENTI S.r.l.

IT
1 record

Ventus

Terminated

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
1 record

Vasylynyn S

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tsentylo Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Boreiko Vasyl` Sydorovych,

UA
2 records

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