1. Duration is adapted to the North Central, East Central, and Moderately Winterhardy Intermountain areas of the U.S. and is intended for use in the North Central and East Ceatral areas of the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Duration has been tested in Wisconsin, Pcnnsylvania, and California.
2. Duration has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and Southern anthracnose (Colletotrichum trifolii), resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), and moderate resistance to Northern anthracnose (Kabatiella caulivora) a Maturity of Duration is similar to the variety Marathon. Leaf markings are present on 65% of the plants.
3. Seed increase of Duration is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed classes. Breeder (Syn l), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3), and certified (SYD 3 or Syn.4) classes will be recognized Production of Syn.3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation near Woodland, California in 1995. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by Cal/West Seeds. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 years.
4. Certified seed of Duration will be available in 2000.
5. No decision has been made regarding Plant Variety Protection.
6. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office?
7. Variety Name: Duration.
Experimental Designation: CW 5049.
Date NA&MLVRB first accepted this variety: January 2000.
Date previous amendments were accepted:
Date this amendment submitted: November 15, 2000.