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Variety traits

Vegetation period

The vegetation period of a variety is the time from sowing or emergence to crop maturity, measured in days. This indicator determines the suitability of a variety for cultivation in specific agro-climatic conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 20 935 varieties reference book.

The vegetation period of a variety is the time interval from sowing or emergence to the crop maturity phase. Unlike the meteorological growing season, which characterizes the time of year suitable for plant growth in a given area, this indicator is a biological characteristic of the variety and is measured in days.

The duration of the period depends on temperature, moisture availability, and nutrient supply, as well as on geographical latitude and day length. Photoperiod sensitivity and weather conditions in a particular season can significantly influence the rate of plant development, changing the number of days required for the variety to complete all growth phases.

During state variety testing, evaluation is carried out by observing the onset of phenological phases in test plots. Based on the data obtained, varieties are classified into maturity groups, such as early-maturing, mid-maturing, and late-maturing. This classification allows comparing the variety with a standard and determining its suitability for the climatic features of the growing zone.

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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.

73MAY81

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAYAGROSEED CORP.

IT
3 records

Wesaryel

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Heinrich Westhoff|Sudlohn, DE

3 records

Wital

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz

4 records

Celosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb

Noodelijk Robert

3 records

Sprich

Active

Itea virginica L. · Sweetspire

Spring Meadow Nursery

3 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

4 records

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

Silze GmbH & Co KG

3 records

SAKIMP077

Application submitted

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SHINJI MINEMURA

3 records

Celosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb

Noodelijk Robert

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

3 records

R400MR

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CROOKHAM COMPANY

3 records

Ph1d03

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Piznair

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dario Fossati

5 records

Pablo

Active

Salvia hispanica L. · Chia

Christoph Gämperli

3 records

Ocean

Active

Chlorophytum comosum (Thunb.) Jacques · Ribbonplant

Lammert Koning

3 records

PH8ER

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Nautica

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

4 records

Geranium cinereum Cav. · Grey cranesbill

van Noort Marco

3 records

Ph12c

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

3 records

Muveran

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

F. Weilenmann Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

5 records

LC NO22

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

Schoemaker Alex F.

3 records

Mariella

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Markus Kellerhals Agroscope

4 records

Inducer

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

5 records

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