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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.

Dragen

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Dovre

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

SE
3 records

Laulema

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Maia Raudseping, 33,3%, Enn Kaljo, 33,3%, Lea Narits, 33,4%

EE
5 records

Edison

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
4 records

Cariance

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CYGNET POTATO BREEDERS

NL
4 records

Cartesio

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
4 records

Forte

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BILONI MASSIMO

IT
3 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

INCONNU (FR)

FR
3 records

86B

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
3 records

Regal

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PETER BECKMAN

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

Zuzana

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

NL
3 records

Zepelin

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Zen

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

GROCEP SICA

FR
5 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Yankee

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Benjamin Beyer

UA
4 records

Yin Yang

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

X6822

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT
4 records

Zunda DS

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

LT
3 records

White Flash

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Seed Corporation

NL
3 records

Xerxes

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tereschuk Serhii Mykolaiovych, Kalynchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivlieva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

UA
5 records

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