1. Future is a synthetic variety with about 100 parent plants. Parent plants were selected from vigorous progeny rows or high seed set and/or resistance to downy mildew and Phytophthora root rot. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of Future: Riley, Apollo II, DK-120, Wrangler, and Elevation. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -4%, Laka -5%, M.varia -17%, Turkistan -8%, Flemish -18%, Chilean -17%, and Unknown -31%.
2. Future is adapted and intended for use in the northern Central region of the U.S. It has been tested in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Nebraska.
3. Future is a dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Ranger. Flower color (Syn. 2) is approximately 65% purple, 35% variegated and a trace of yellow and cream.
4. Future has high resistance to bacterial wilt. It has resistance to Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid. It has moderate resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and the stem nematode. It has low resistance to anthracnose. It has not been adequately tested to determine its reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, root-knot nematode and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1).
5. Sufficient breeder seed was produced and will be maintained by Green Genes, Inc. near Adrian, OR under controlled environmental conditions to last the life of the variety. One generation each of breeder (Syn 2), foundation (Syn 3), and certified (Syn 3 or 4) is recognized. Up to 2 harvest years are permitted on stands producing foundation seed with 6 years allowed on certified production. Foundation seed production will be permitted in Nevada, Oregon or Idaho. There are no restrictions on area of production of certified seed.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in the fall of 1993.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.
8. Information in this application
may be turned over to the PVP office.