Variety traits

Maturity group of emmer

Triticum turgidum L. subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell.

A characteristic of the emmer wheat growing season duration, determined by the number of days until full maturity. It is critical for preventing yield losses due to the crop's biological trait — rachis fragility.

In the reference 5 varieties crop Emmer, where this is mentioned in the description.

For emmer, the maturity group is defined as the number of days from emergence to the onset of phenological phases, including full maturity, and is assessed by comparison with regional standards. The species is characterized by high variability in maturation periods, which allows for the selection of varieties for specific ecological conditions, with emmer often demonstrating earlier maturation compared to spring common wheat.

This trait is of decisive importance for harvest strategy due to the inherent rachis fragility of emmer, which progresses during the full maturity phase. The use of early-maturing varieties helps to reduce the risk of grain loss and optimize the timing of field operations, ensuring the crop's adaptation to drought periods or unfavorable weather conditions in the region.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Emmer mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.