1. FQ 314 is a 200-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for resistance to Phytophthora root rot. Source material traces to two elite breeding lines selected for high relative feed value (using NIRS and wet chemistry techniques). Parental germplasm traces WL 252 HQ and ALPHA 2001. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata – 14%, Ladak – 18%, M. varia – 24%, Turkistan – 8%; and Flemish – 36%.

3. Flower color of FQ 314 at Syn 2 approximates 100% purple with traces of cream and variegated. The winter survival of FQ 314 is similar to Vernal (Class 2), and the fall dormancy of FQ 314 is similar to 5246 (Class 3).

4. FQ 314 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1); resistance to pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; and resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid and root-knot nematode has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1994 on 200 plants under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the expected life of the variety will be maintained by W-L Research. 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. . Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed fields are three and five years, respectively Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1998.

7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety Protection.

8. The information in this application can be turned over to the PVP office.
9. Variety Name: FQ 314
10. Experimental Designation: C134 Date Submitted: November 1997

Date NAVRB first accepted this variety: January 1998

Date this amendment submitted: November 1998