Variety traits
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.
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.
Anethum graveolens L. · Dill
Nevkryta Nataliia Volodymyrivna, Nemtinov Viktor Ilarionovych,
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Parasovchenko Oleh Oleksandrovych, Tsyhanko Viktor Anatoliiovych, Krainiuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Batsaieva Rita Dmytrivna, Dryl Valentyna Petrivna, Derev'ianko Vira Petrivna, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych,
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
HAZERA (1939)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Hrydn`ova Nadiia Makarivna, Varlamova Iryna Mykolaivna, Zhukov Mykhailo Pylypovych, Prylypskyi Mykola Ivanovych, Normov Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Mashnenkov Oleksandr Semenovych, Ohnianyk Liudmyla Hryhorivna, Sumkina Liubov Viktorivna, Lavrenchuk Mykola F
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Solonechnyi Pavlo Mykolaiovych, Vazhenina Ol`ha IEvheniivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Research Institute for Cereals and Industrial Crops-Fundulea (RO)
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
HAO-DEMETER Vine, Fruit Trees and Vegetable Research Institute
Zea mays L. · Maize
Turovets` Viktor Mykhailovych, Nizheholenko Viktor Mykhailovych, Naidonov Viktor Hryhorovych, Lashyna Mariia Volodymyrivna, Netreba Olesandr Oleksandrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Dziubetskyi
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Maisadour Semences, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Bielousov Anatolii Oleksandrovych
Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut
Biotehniška fakulteta, Oddelek za agronomijo
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Markova Tetiana IUriivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vas`ko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Srbek Liubosh, Oliva IAn, Horal Irzhi, Tyshkovs`kyi Volodymyr Mykhailovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Cherkizov Ivan Oleksiiovych, Sokyrko Petro Hryhorovych, Kochubei Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Dibrova Ivan IErofeiovych, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Larchenko Kateryna Andriivna, Havryliuk Viktor Mykolaiovych, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Vitroflora K.A. Pawlak
Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L. · Head lettuce
MEISSNER| Helga Meissner in Fa. Quedlinburger Saatgut GmbH
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Smahlii Olesandr Feodosiiovych, Khrapiichuk Petro Pavlovych, Honta Arkadii Ivanovych, Korneliuk Hryhorii IAkovych, Skurativs`ka Olena Vasylivna, Bilitiuk Anatolii Petrovych, Pakhol`chuk Vitalii Dmytrovych, Maister Andrii Mykolaiovych, Maister Iryna Ivaniv
Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop
Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Lublinie
Zea mays L. · Maize
Maize Research Institute - Kneja (BG)
Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Hryhoraschenko Larysa Volodymyrivna, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Vitroflora K.A. Pawlak