1. GG94 is a- synthetic variety with about 100 parent plants. Parent plants were selected from vigorous progeny rows and/or resistance to one or more of the following pests: Verticillium Wilt, Phytophthora root rot and Aphanomyces. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of GG94: Wrangler (45%), Dart (45%), and Renegade (10%). Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M.falcata--5%, Ladak--5%, M. varia--21%, Turkistan--39%, Flemish--20%, Chilean--5%, Peruvian--1% and Unknown-2%
2. GG94 is adapted to and intended for use in the northern regions of the U.S. It has been tested in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan and Illinois.
3. GG94 is a dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Ranger. Approximately 60% of the flowers are purple, 40% variegated, with a trace of cream, white and yellow.
4. G094 has resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid. It has moderate resistance to anthracnose (race 1) and low resistance to Aphanomyces (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode has not been determined.'~
5. Sufficient breeder seed (Syn 2) was produced in 1988 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 1994.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.
8. Information in this application may be turned over to the PVP office.