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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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Breakdown by crop

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.

Lady

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

1 record

Invador

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Iedzēnu

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

1 record

GW9003

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Melani

Terminated

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

Nova

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Pierrot

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

1 record

Perlata

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

Kolos

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

1 record

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

1 record

P1477W

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Hortus

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

1 record

NK Adalgio

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

1 record

Kisvárdai 25

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

1 record

Jedor

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

1 record

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