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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.

Sources10

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.

Hilola

Withdrawn

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Shmuel Mor

1 record

Jonabres Red

Terminated

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

MANNEKE N.M. MANNEKE A.M.

2 records

Hilliki

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Hilverda B.V

1 record

Hilfsmart

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

HilverdaFlorist B.V.

1 record

JIB0416

Withdrawn

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

CECIL POUNDERS

1 record

H219912

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

Javita

Withdrawn

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Caroline De Meyer^^^Luc Pieters

1 record

Jasmine

Active

Allium ampeloprasum L.

Sanchiflor S.C.A.

1 record

Jam White

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Grülo 01

Terminated

Lobelia L. · Cardinal Flower

Theo Grünewald

2 records

IRTAMB-A21-169

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

1 record

Ircopals

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat, Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA)

1 record

Fifine

Application submitted

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

Cot International S.A.R.L.

1 record

Jacobi

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

IVC A2

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Costantino Pirolo^^^Nicola Borracci^^^Vincenzo Roseti

1 record

Ingbrolet

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Gusori

Terminated

hybrids between Brassica rapa L. subsp. nipposinica (L. H. Bailey) Hanelt and Brassica rapa L. subsp. Rapa

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

1 record

Imola

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

1 record

Glory

Withdrawn

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

Zvi Shwartz^^^Amiel Avramov

1 record

Ilona

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

JAN HOEK

1 record

IC12055

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Icon Selections S.A.S.

1 record

Hooper

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

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