MS 236 zS
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych
UA
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.
MS1543
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych
UA
2 records
Mongal
WithdrawnSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
FR
1 record
MO72725
TerminatedBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Asmus Soren Petersen, Jutta Detering,
UA
2 records
NH6208
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
IT
1 record
MMP 00224
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «AHRO MAIETOK»
UA
2 records
Mostruosa di New York
TerminatedSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
IT
1 record
New Kuroda AS
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
Kyoung Chol Kim
UA
2 records
Moskvych
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Varlamova Tamara Hryhorivna, Yefremenkova Vira Ivanivna, Vasyl`ieva Anna Mykhailivna, Fomenko Nina Panteliivna, Vorobiova Raisa Ahafonivna, Ablova Iryna Borysivna, Shurovenkova Liudmyla Ivanivna, Bespalova Liudmyla Andriivna, Kudriashov Ihor Mykolaiovych,
UA
1 record
Morka
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
1 record
Morrastel
ActiveVitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INCONNU (FR)
FR
1 record
Nebbione
WithdrawnOryza sativa L. · Rice
GIORGIO TINARELLI
IT
1 record
Nertus 271 MV
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MYKHNO MYKOLA
UA
2 records
Monza
WithdrawnPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
LIMAGRAIN NEDERLAND| Limagrain Nederland B.V. (LG Europe-Research)
DE
1 record
NA Midas
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Mykhno Mykola Viacheslavovych, Miklic Vladimir, Dusanic Nenad, Jockovic Milan, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
2 records
NAVARRO 105
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
DIPUTACION NAVARRA
ES
2 records
modd005
WithdrawnZea mays L. · Maize
ROBERT TAUCHER
UA
2 records
NA Kairos
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Mykhno Mykola Viacheslavovych
UA
2 records
Moby Dick F1
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Robert Levieil
UA
2 records
Mkh 845 A
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
UA
2 records
Nausel
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Moroz Halyna Oleksandrivna, Skoryk Olha Pavlivna, Skoryk Viktor Varfolomiiovych, Zhemoida Vitalii Leonidovych, Skoryk Volodymyr Viktorovych,
UA
2 records
Miyagawa
Application submittedCitrus unshiu Marcow. · Satsuma mandarin
INCONNU (FR)
FR
1 record
NEMAPEAR
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
PETOSEED CO
ES
1 record
NA Sumatra
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Cvejic, Sandra Dusanic, Nenad Jockovic, Milan Miklic, Vladimir Mykhno, Mykola Jocic, Sinisa
UA
2 records