FG 8A220
1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield, persistence, and resistance to one or more of the following pests: Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1).
2. This variety is adapted to the Southwest region. This variety has been tested in California and intended for use in the Southwest region.
3. Test variety is non-dormant, similar to FD8 checks. Flower color (Syn 2) is 100% purple with a trace of cream, yellow, variegated and white. This variety has moderate multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt, and root knot nematode (Northern); with moderate resistance to bacterial wilt and stem nematode. Reaction to Aphanomyces root rot 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 off~ce.
9. Variety Name: Date submitted November 1. 2000
Experimental designations: FG 8A220