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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.

Flevo Express

Withdrawn

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

J. en P. Snoek en Zn. B.V.

1 record

G17-29

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Stefano Giovanni La Malfa^^^Alessandra Gentile^^^Filippo Salvatore Ferlito^^^Gaetano Distefano^^^Elisabetta Giuseppa Agata Maria Nicolosi^^^Francesco Scollo^^^Stefania Maria Bennici

1 record

Flopalma

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

Delijuneau

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

1 record

Firestar

Terminated

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Stargrow Cultivar Development Pty Ltd

1 record

Formet

Terminated

Campanula formanekiana Degen & Dörfl.

GARTNERIET ELMEGAARD ANDERSEN APS^^^Gartneriet PKM A/S

1 record

FM336

Application submitted

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

Giovanni Fiori^^^Francesco Spinelli

1 record

Fibrefrost

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

1 record

Dekdutchmaster

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

1 record

Flobrafli

Terminated

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

KERRY VEIANNE BUNKER

1 record

Felice Pink

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.

1 record

Fanfare

Terminated

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Hadeco (Pty) Ltd.

1 record

Fashion

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Zantedeschiagroep Trendflor V.O.F.

1 record

Flamba

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

STATION FEDERALE RAC

1 record

F8407Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

1 record

DAHZ0054

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

DAHZ0015

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

Everglades

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

Evander

Application submitted

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A

1 record

EURCA1713

Withdrawn

Echeveria agavoides Lem. · Molded wax agave

Euro Cactus Holland B.V.

1 record

Cintho Sunshine

Terminated

Jatropha podagrica Hook. · Guatemalan-rhubarb

Campo International B.V.

1 record

DLFBACA10

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

1 record

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