Variety traits
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.
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.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lhvinenko Valentyna Fedorivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych, Remeslo Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Kolomiiets` Lidiia Andriivna, Zhyvotkov Leonid Oleksandrovych, Shelepov Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Varlamova Iryna Mykolaivna, Zhukov Mykhailo Pylypovych, Prylypskyi Mykola Ivanovych, Normov Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Chebotar`ov Maksym Mykolaiovych, Ohnianyk Liudmyla Hryhorivna, Suprunov Anatolii Ivanovych, Lavrenchuk Mykola Fedorovych, Shats`ka Ol`ha
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Buniak Oleksandr Ivanovych, Zhurbin Volodymyr Dmytrovych, Horhan Tetiana Mykhailivna, Horhan Mykhailo Dmytrovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Nataliya Petrovska
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Sytnyk Ihor Danylovych
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Thierry Ronsin
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Zviahintseva Anna Mykolaivna, Kyrash Tetiana Mykolaivna, Andriienko Viktor Valentynovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasyl
Zea mays L. · Maize
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Zea mays L. · Maize
Savchuk Liudmyla Fedorivna, Matseiko Ivan Ivanovych, Hopchak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Sytnychenko Vira Petrivna, Perevertun Larysa Ivanivna, Hodz` Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Zaika Stanislav Polikarpovych,
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Peter Bohdan Chykaliuk
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Patrick Duhigg
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Meszaros Laszlo / Piszker Zoltan / Walcz Ilona / Takacs Laszlo
Zea mays L. · Maize
Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Solodushko Vira Pylypivna, Maniatina Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Teslia Tetiana Vasylivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Bielikov IEv
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Rybalka Oleksand Illich, Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Solomonov Ruslan V'iacheslavovych, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Maksymov Mykola Havrylovych, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Honcharuk Nina Ole
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
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Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Balazh Mikloshne, Varha Iozhefne, Nemetkhne Varha Anna, Falushi IAnosh, Falushi IAnoshne,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Erdei Peter / Gyoergy Belane / Tapai Dezsoene / B. Nagy Laszlo / Kazi Ignacne / Petroczi Istvan / Dobay Gabor / Juray Antal
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
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Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
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Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Fonad Peter / Matuz Janos / Bona Lajos / Cseuz Laszlo / Beke Bela / Purnhauser Laszlo / Fonad Peterne / Csoesz Laszlone dr. / Berki Laszlo / Papp Maria
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
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