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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.

M13 01

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Mr PR Clingeleffer, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

ES
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Yann Bougot

UA
5 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Benoit Escande (FR)

FR
6 records

AP-2190

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

NICKERSON AMER.P.BREEDERS

ES
4 records

Clematis L. · Clematis

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Saphinov S.N.C.

FR
4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Yasuyuki Murakami

4 records

C95 12

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Paul M. Lyrene^^^Gary Wright

5 records

MAS 37 V

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Meunier

SK UA
4 records

SUM 305

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saaten Union Romania, RO

IT UA
7 records

Miro'

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR IT
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Advanta Seeds International

IT PT
4 records

BE'LLA

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

KUZNETSOVA GALINA NIKOLAEVNA / POLYaKOVA RAISA SERGEEVNA / LOShKOMOJNIKOV IVAN ANATOL'EVICh / GORLOVA LYuDMILA ANATOL'EVNA / TRUBINA VIKTORIYa SERGEEVNA

RO
5 records

Asterix

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ZPC Portugal

AT BE CZ DE DK EE +15
39 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Ragt, F

AT CZ DE DK EE FI +8
45 records

Liseta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

WIERSMA R.K.

BE CZ DK ES FR GR +9
36 records

Santana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Van Rijn BV (NL)

BG CZ DE DK FI FR +5
34 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Meijer C. B.V. (NL)

BG CZ FI GR HR HU +6
27 records

Daisy

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Lab. De Phys. Veget., Barberet Et Ducloux Et Cie

BG FR HU PL SK UA
29 records

Taurus

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ROCUS PIETER GRAVELAND

AT IT NL UA
33 records

Platina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

JANSEN A.

AT BE CZ DE EE FR +7
29 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ZPC Portugal

BG CZ IT LT NL PL +2
32 records

Carrera

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RIAN STEKELENBURG / F. BORN_ / MARTIN F. W. JANSEN KLOMP

CZ EE FR HR IT NL +3
26 records

Xanadu

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saaten-Union

AT CZ DE EE FI FR +7
29 records

Marabel

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VEREDELINGSBEDRIJF BV

BE BG CZ DE DK ES +7
25 records

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