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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

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

Maize 4 386 Maize 1 378 Sunflower 1 347 Tomato 1 205 Bread wheat 1 015 Barley 753 Potato 741 Soybean 740 Sugar beet 589 Bell pepper 582 Rapeseed 550 Common bean 518

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.

COKETA

Terminated

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

SUPERAGRI, S.A.

ES
2 records

Cassagnole

Protection expired

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

CASPARO

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

FRIESE MIG V.LANDBOU.

ES
2 records

Ceda CTM

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje

IT
1 record

CASMO

Terminated

Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum

William E. DUFFETT (US)

FR
1 record

Codivarta

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

CAMELIA

Active

Camelina

TONCEA IONGLADYSZ CHRISTIAN

RO
1 record

Cocktail

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

FR
1 record

CMS GRANIT

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Danisco semences SARL (FR)

FR
1 record

Candy Blue

Application submitted

Lonicera caerulea L. var. kamtschatica Sevast. · Blue-berried honeysuckle

Regionalne Państwowe Jednoosobowe Przedsiębiorstwo Bakcharskoye (OGUP Bakcharskoye)

PL
1 record

CMS3780

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

FOURNEAU Michael

UA
1 record

CMS2907

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Meunier

UA
2 records

CL-Q-721/1483

Active

Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut

PEDRO URQUIJO LANDALUCE

ES
1 record

CLOTILDE

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CLOVIS MATTON, S.A

ES
2 records

Casmo

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

YODER| Yoder Plant Trading GmbH

DE
1 record

Camaralet

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Choctaw

Withdrawn

Rubus L. · Blackberry

MOORE| J.N. Moore c/o University of Arkansas

DE
1 record

CLAUDIO

Application submitted

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record

Clarion

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT
1 record

Cacaks Early

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
1 record

Cadix

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

KOOL| Dr. A. Kool

DE
1 record

Cabalone

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

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