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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Zea mays L. · Maize
Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syvenko, Valentyna Ivanivna Makliak, Kateryna Mykolaivna Kolomatska, Valeriia Pavlivna Syvenko, Oleksandr Anatoliiovych Leonova, Nina Mykolaivna Satarov, Oleksandr Zainulovych Kyrychenko, Viktor Vasylovych Andriienko, Viktor Valentynovych
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Kryvosheieva Olena Vatsla
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ekhard Kholtskhauzen
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Borovs`ka Iryna IUriivna, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Kuz`myshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomats`ka Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasyl`ovych,
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
HARMSEN| Georg Harmsen
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
JAN J.DE BRUIN
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Jan Holub s.r.o.
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
SATIVA SEEDS & SERVICES S.R.L.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.
Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis (L.) Hanelt · Bok choy
Seminis Vegetables (NL)
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Jan Holub s.r.o.
Zea mays L. · Maize
AGROALIMENTARE SUD S.P.A.
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Ger Bimsdeboer
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
PARATY B.V.B.A
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
FRANCE GRAINES (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Louis Poloni (FR)