FG SA103
1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield potential, forage quality potential, persistence, and resistance to one or more of the following pests: Verticillium wilt, stem nematode, root knot nematode, Phytophthora root rot and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1).
2. This variety is adapted to the Winterhardy Intermountain region. This variety has been tested in Idaho and Washington and is intended for use in the Winterhardy Intermountain region.
3. Test variety is moderately dormant, similar to FD5 checks. Flower color (Syn2) is 83% purple, 11% variegated, 1% yellow, 4% cream sad 1% white. This variety has high multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and spotted alfalfa aphid; with resistance to Verticillium wi1t, stem nematode, pea aphid, blue aL4ilfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1). Reaction to root knot nematode has 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 (Syn 1), foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3), and certified (Syn 3 or Syn 4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced near Nampa, Idaho in 1997. 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 2001.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. The information in this application may not be forwarded to the PVP office.
9. Variety Name: Date submitted November 1, 2000
Experimental designations: FG SA103