Glory
1. Glory is a 25 clone synthetic variety. Sources trace to Vernal(4), Iroquois(5), Saranac(4), Klondike(6), P.1. 206452(4) and Teweles Multi-Strain brand alfalfa(2) (an unknown winter hardy source). Parental clones were selected based on progeny tests for one or more of the following traits: forage yield; seed yield; stand persistence; winter hardiness; and bacterial wilt resistance.
2. Glory has been yield tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Ontario, Canada. It will be marketed in the Central states, Northern states and Canada. Primary purpose will be for hay or green chop.
3. Flower color is approximately 45% purple, 45% variegated, and 10% cream; midsummer growth is erect, fall growth is semi-erect, pods brown and tightly coiled. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac AR. Persistence is similar to Saranac.
4. Glory has high resistance to bacterial wilt, and resistance to pea aphids. No information is available on stem nematode. It is susceptible to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, and spotted alfalfa aphids.
5. Breeder (Syn. 1) seed was produced on cuttings of the parent clones in a cage in Sloughhouse, California. Certified seed is produced from either breeder or foundation seed. One generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified seed classes is recognized. A maximum of three harvest years are permitted on stands producing certified seed. Foundation seed production is restricted to the Sloughhouse area, and the Central and Northern areas of alfalfa seed production. Certified production will be in the Central and Northern areas of alfalfa seed production.
6. Certified seed will be available in Fall 1981.
7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection, but not under Title V.