MDM2515
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
IT
1 record
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.
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
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.
MH 13-41
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
HR
1 record
MDM3335
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
IT
1 record
MAS 251T
WithdrawnZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
FR
1 record
MAF 10
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MAISADOUR/FITO
ES
1 record
Lutece
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MR GUILLEMAN CLAUDE (FR)
FR
1 record
M 765
WithdrawnZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Maisadour Semences
ES
1 record
Marshal
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
Tsilynko Mykola Ivanovych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna, Sudin Valerii Mykhailovych, Dudchenko Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Shpak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Petkevych Zoia Zakharivna, Shpak Dmytro Vasylovych,
UA
2 records
MAGASUN
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
VANDERHAVE RESEARCH
ES
1 record
LHA270/05
Application submittedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
1 record
LGR 82
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)
FR
1 record
LG 56.71 CL
WithdrawnHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
2 records
LG5671HO
WithdrawnHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.
IT
1 record
LZM36388
WithdrawnZea mays L. · Maize
Philippe Flammant
UA
2 records
LG 55.86
WithdrawnHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
1 record
LZM 273/84
WithdrawnZea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
IT
1 record
Lehion
TerminatedBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Budilka Hanna Illivna, Haidash IEvheniia Volodymyrivna, Rozhkovan Valentyn Vasyl`ovych, Komarova Iryna Borysivna, Vynovets` Volodymyr Hryhorovych, Pleten` Serhii Volodymyrovych,
UA
2 records
LDP 25
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Maisadour Societe Cooperative Agricole (FR)
FR
1 record
LG 2447 L
WithdrawnZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)
FR
1 record
Lamber
Application submittedBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Didenko Kostiantyn Oleksandrovych,
UA
2 records
Kupalynka
TerminatedSecale cereale L. · Rye
Liutarevych Valentyna Eduardivna, Serheienko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Mikhnovets Tamara Volodymyrivna, Biriukovych Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Urban Eroma Petrovych,
UA
1 record
Kws Caballero
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
IT
1 record
Kupava
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Mel`nyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych, Mel`nyk Vitalii IAkovych,
UA
2 records
Kvartet
ActiveChenopodium quinoa Willd. · Quinoa
Trotsenko Volodymyr, Yarmak Andrii, Ilchenko Volodymyr, Zhatova Halyna, Trotsenko Nadiia
UA
2 records