1. FG 2J08 is a synthetic variety with 15 parent clones. Parent clones were selected from DK133 (3), Achieva (3), Encore (6), Jewel (2) and Prism (1) based on clonal and polycross progeny tests for forage yield, winter survival, fall dormancy, forage quality, and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), Leptosphaerulina leafspot, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -5%, Ladak -5%, M. varia -27%, Turkistan -3%, Flemish -56%, and Chilean -4%.
2. FG 2J08 is adapted to the northeastern and north central U.S. and intended for use in the northern and central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Idaho.
3. FG 2J08 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color in the Syn. 1 is 77% purple, 23% variegated and a trace of white, cream, and yellow. At first flower in autumn approximately 83% of the plants show multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. FG 2J08 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to pea aphid, Verticillium wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, root knot nematode and blue alfalfa aphid have not been tested.
5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations of foundation and certified seed classes. Breeder (Syn1), foundation (Syn2 or Syn3), and certified (Syn3 or Syn4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn3 foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced at Caldwell, Idaho in 1991. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by Forage Genetics. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1994.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.
8. This information can be forwarded
to the PVP office.