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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.

Sources10

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.

Puma

Withdrawn

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Jacques Marionnet GFA (FR)

FR
2 records

Pul`s MS 402

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Kostiuchenko Viktor Ivanovych

UA
2 records

Prestyzh

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Shpak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Zakharchenko Leonid Hryhorovych, Sudin Valerii Mykhailovych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna,

UA
2 records

Premier Amour

Application submitted

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Ligthart Flowerbulbs

NL
1 record

Porto

Terminated

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Piet Schreurs B.V. Gerbera Culturen

PL
1 record

PST47TCR

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
1 record

PREGUYSTAR

Withdrawn

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

JOUVE YVES (FR)

FR
1 record

Prypiat` S

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Pop Top

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Herrit Vlaar, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record

Prado

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Shevchenko Ihor Andriiovych

UA
2 records

R19009CMS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

UA
2 records

PR64J50

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
1 record

PR46Y78

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Jayantilal Patel

UA
1 record

PR 9851

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NOVARTIS SEEDS A.B.

ES
1 record

PPSR375010

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
1 record

PPGT310011

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
1 record

PPG-TF 498

Application submitted

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Peak Plant Genetics

IT
1 record

Poznańska Słodka

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Swietoslaw sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

PR38A75

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. Mays · Corn

JOSEF TOMASICH

UA
2 records

PVK 1408

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Oksom Liudmyla Leonidivna, Oksom Volodymyr Polikarpovych, Shabatko Oleksii Oleksiiovych, Karunnyi Vitalii IUriiovych,

UA
2 records

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