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87-122
1) 87-122 is a synthetic variety resulting from an intercross between anthracnose resistant selections (125 plants) and Verticillium wilt resistant selections (125 plants) from two multiple pest resistant experimental lines. Both lines were developed through greenhouse or field selection for resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and anthracnose. Parental germplasm traces to DK 135, Vernal, Atlantic, Saranac, and Ranger. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 6%; Ladak - 12%; M. varia - 25%; Turkistan - 9%; Flemish - 42% and Chilean - 6%. 2) 87-122 is a moderately fall-dormant variety adapted for use in the northeast, northcentral, and northwest U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 87-122 has been tested for forage yield in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Washington. 3) Flower color of 87-122 at full bloom approximates 99% purple and 1% variegated. Its fall dormancy is similar to that of Saranac. 4) 87-122 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and pea aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt and spotted alfalfa aphid; and moderate resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested. 5) Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 250 plants under cage isolation at Bakersfield. CA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed is being produced near Nampa, ID for the expected life of the variety. One generation of Breeder (Syn 1) and two generations each of Foundation (Syn 2 or 3) and Certified (Syn 3 or 4) seed are recognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed fields are 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. 6) Certified seed will be marketed in 1990. 7) It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety Protection. 8) The information in this application is available to the PVP office.
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