G-2852
1. G-2852 is a synthetic variety with 147 parent plants. Parents were selected for Phytophthora root rot resistance within three multiple pest resistant populations. These breeding populations had undergone previous selection for resistance to one or more of the following diseases: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: Excalibur, DK-135, Big 10, and WL-316.
2. G-2852 is a moderately winter-hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Iowa, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 89% purple, 11% variegated and < 1% yellow and white.
4. G-2852 has high resistance to anthracnose and bacterial wilt and resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, and pea aphid. G-2852 has moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode is unknown.
5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 3 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1986.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.