1. Falcon was developed by phenotypic selection
for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode and foliar diseases.
Parentage traces to GT 13R Plus (50%), AS 13R (10%), BAA-15 (10%), Nev.
Syn XX (15%), WL 512 (5%), WL 514 (5%), and Pioneer Brand 572 (5%). Falcon
originated from African (35%), Indian (49%), Chilean (2%), Turkistan (4%),
and M. varia (10%) sources.
2. Falcon is intended for use as hay, greenchop or
dehy in central and southern California and desert valleys of AZ, NM and
NV. Falcon has been tested in CA and NM.