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141
1. 141 is a synthetic variety with 149 parent plants. 75 of the plants were Phytophthora selections from a (Vertus x multi-pest resistant) x Vertus population which had previously undergone selection for resistance to bacterial wilt and leaf disease tolerance in the field. 74 of the parent plants were Phytophthora selections within three populations tracing to crosses between Vertus and the varieties Jubilee, Big 10 and WL-312. These three populations had undergone previous selection for resistance to anthracnose. 2. 141 has been tested in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and is adapted to the Northcentral and Northeastern U.S. It can be used for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy. 3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 95% light to dark purple, with 57% variegated. 4. 141 is resistant to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot and Lepto leafspot, moderately resistant to Verticillium wilt and anthracnose and has low resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. Not tested for pea aphid or stem nematode. 5. Breeder (Syn. 1) seed was produced in cage isolation at Woodland, California in 1981. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of Breeder and Certified seed classes and two generations of Foundation class seed. Breeder (Syn 1), Foundation (Syn. 2 or 3) and Certified classes (Syn. 2, 3 or 4) with limitations on age of stand of 1, 2 and 6 years respectively, will be recognized. Sufficient Foundation controlled storage by the breeder. 6. Certified seed will be marketed in the fall of 1984. 7. If application for Plant Variety Protection is made, it would be under the certification provision of the U.S. Plant Variety Protection Act.
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