Petra
TerminatedPisum sativum L. · Pea
Nilsson, Bengt
SE
2 records
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.
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
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.
Penalty
Application submittedTulipa L. · Tulip
Marax Tulips V.O.F.
NL
1 record
Patricia INTA
ActiveVitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
ESTACION EXPERIMENTAL AGROPECUARIA INTA RAMA CAIDA (AR)
FR
1 record
PKh131
TerminatedBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Konrad Kraling
UA
1 record
Perouso
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
FR
1 record
PBS Sunset Gardy
ActiveChrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich
PL
1 record
PERKOW
TerminatedSecale cereale L. · Rye
LOCHOW-PETKUS
DK
2 records
Pinklevi
ActiveLens culinaris Medik. · Lentil
Mendlerne Dr. Drienyovszki Nora / Kek Laszlone / Szuecsne Pozsonyi Beata / Zsombik Laszlo / Dobranszki Judit
HU
2 records
Perun
ActiveGossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
Neli Valkova
BG
2 records
Paragon
TerminatedAllium cepa L. · Onion
SUNSEEDS
IT
1 record
Piko
WithdrawnBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
PL
1 record
Pigna
ActiveCichorium intybus L. · Chicory
PUBBLICO DOMINIO
IT
1 record
Pamiati Patseky
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
PYKALO SERHII, YURCHENKO TETIANA, VOLOSCHUK SERHII, MUKHA TETIANA, PATSEKA DMYTRO, KHARCHENKO MYKHAILOKOCHMARSKYI VALENTYN, DEMYDOV OLEKSANDR, SIROSHTAN ANDRII
UA
2 records
Pam'iat` Artemenka
TerminatedPrunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Laskavyi Viktor Volodymyrovych, Laskavyi Volodymyr Pylypovych,
UA
4 records
Pink Enzhel
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Naumov Ruslan Olehovych, Krasniuk Viacheslav Anatoliiovych,
UA
2 records
PALPYCh
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hol`dvarh Borys Aizekovych, Kazartseva Alla Tymofiivna, Zyma Valentyna Hryhorivna, Alfimov Volodymyr Oleksiiovych, Filobok Leontii Petrovych, Kudriashov Ihor Mykolaiovych, Fomenko Nina Panteliivna, Kerimov Vahif Rakhmetovych, Puzyrnaia Ol`ha IUriivna, Puc
UA
1 record
PILOTE
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Fernand Lepleuple (FR)
FR
1 record
PAR 66 15
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
CUARTERO/COSTA/NUEZ
ES
1 record
PHA025/PHA061
WithdrawnHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
ES
1 record
PAX ØTOFTE
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
FDB, ALBERTSLUND & DLF, ROSKILDE
DK
1 record
PH4G8A
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Jean-Louis Dhautefeuille
UA
1 record
PH15KG
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
GORAN DRINIC
UA
3 records
Padua
WithdrawnLolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Wilbert Luesink
DE
2 records
Pastell
TerminatedBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
JONSSON BODIL
SE
1 record