Haymark
1. Haymark is a 190-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected from plants screened for resistance to Phytophthora root rot from the FFR breeding populations Fl (100) and K1 (100). These populations were previously screened for Phytophthora root rot resistance, and trace back to FFR breeding lines, and the varieties Hi-phy and Classic. Estimates of germplasm sources are: M. falcata (9%); Ladak (2%); M. varia (15%); Turkistan (2%); Flemish (11%); Chilean (6%); unknown (55%).
2. Haymark is intended as a hay and pasture use variety in the mid-south and midwestern production areas. It has been tested in Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
3. Haymark is a dormant variety, similar to Ranger in fall dormancy. Flower color is approximately 90% purple, 10% variegated, and a trace of cream, yellow, and white.
4. Haymark is highly resistant to anthracnose (Race 1) and Fusarium wilt; it is resistant to bacterial wilt and Phytophthora root rot. It has not been tested for Verticillium wilt, stem nematode, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, or blue alfalfa aphid.
5. Breeder seed (syn 1) was produced in Washington in sufficient quantity for the life of the variety, and will be maintained in cold storage by FFR Cooperative. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified classes. Foundation seed will be produced from breeder seed; certified seed may be produced from breeder or foundation seed. Length of stand allowed for breeder and foundation seed production is 3 years, and 6 years for certified production. Breeder and foundation seed production is limited to the northwestern United States.
6. Certified seed will first be available in 1988.
7. No decision concerning Plant Variety Protection has been made.
8. Information in this application may be turned over to the Plant Variety Protection office.