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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.

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Breakdown by crop

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.

Gojus

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro Vokės filialas

LT
1 record

GL5301

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH

IT
1 record

GL3425

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH

IT
1 record

GL193423

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH

IT
1 record

GL187009

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GESMBH

IT
1 record

GKH 0224

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Balazh Mikloshne, Varha Iozhefne, Nemetkhne Varha Anna, Falushi IAnosh, Falushi IAnoshne,

UA
1 record

Fruehgold

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bayerische Pflanzenzuchtgesell- schaft e.G.& Co KG

DE
1 record

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

GK 288

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pinter Zoltane, Tolzhine dr. Totkh Eva, Kalman Laslo, Sel Shandor, Balashsha D`ord`, Pinter Zoltan,

UA
1 record

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Johannes Spyksma

NL
1 record

Giano 223

Withdrawn

Helianthus tuberosus L. · Jerusalem artichoke

CERVIGNI TOMMASO

IT
1 record

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Herrit Vlaar, Lipskyi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

UA
2 records

GILDA

Active

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

ITAP (ALBACETE)

ES
2 records

Gerlinde

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

RISSE| Ernst Risse

DE
1 record

Fortello

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

Gibraltar

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/DAHLGREN COMPANY (US)

FR
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

STARYCHENKO VASYL MYKOLAIOVYCH, KOVALCHUK SERHII OLEKSANDROVYCH, KYRYLCHUK ANZHELA MYKOLAIVNA, HOLYK LIUBOV MYKOLAIVNA

UA
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Final

Protection expired

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Hoquet Graines (FR)

FR
1 record

Florina

Withdrawn

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

POPESCU| Florea Popescu Soseaua - Colentina 60

DE
2 records

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