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.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Katsimon Halyna Prokopivna, Danyliuk Halyna Petrivna, Kulikova Nataliia Mykolaivna, Kulikov IUrii Arkadiiovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Kuzmyshyna Nataliia Vasylivna, Derkach Iryna Borysivna, Ponurenko Serhii Hennadiiovych, Muzaforov Nail Miniiarovych, Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna,
Zea mays L. · Maize
GROHN CARSTEN
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
Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel
Zelenko Oleksii Anatoliiovych,Stets Mykhailo Ivanovych,Filonenko Oleksii Leonidovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Udovichenko Anna IUriivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Andriienko Viktor Valentynovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylo
Zea mays L. · Maize
Samir Redi
Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Dr. Samir Redi
Zea mays L. · Maize
Drobiazko IUrii Hennadiiovych
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Guenter Seitz
Zea mays L. · Maize
Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych,
Echinacea pallida (Nutt.) Nutt. · Pale echinacea
Pospielov Serhii Viktorovych, Samorodov Viktor Mykolaiovych,
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
Oleksiuk Liudmyla Ivanivna, Ruzhyts`ka Iryna Vasylivna, Havrylets Nataliia Illivna, Kozhokar Zina Myroslavivna,
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Prof.Dr.Samir Rady
Zea mays L. · Maize
Serikov Ihor Volodymyrovych, Khadzhyohlo Savelii Heorhiiovych,
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Yatsyshen, Oleh Taranenko, Pavlo Taranenko, Liubov
Anethum graveolens L. · Dill
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