Salute
1. Salute is a 26-clone synthetic variety developed by Dairyland Research Intl., Clinton, WI. Sources of these clones traced to MNB1 (5), PI206452 (4), Glory (3), Discovery (1), MNP42 (1), unknown sources of California white flower (1), and winter hardy type (2), and derivatives of various experimental synthetic lines (9). Parental clones were selected based on one or more of the following traits: forage yield; stand persistence; winter hardiness; seed yield; anthracnose resistance; bacterial wilt resistance, and Phytophthora root rot resistance. Parental clones were planted in a cage and interpollinated by bees to produce Syn. 1 as breeder seed.
2. Salute has been tested in Wisconsin. It will be marketed in Midwest states (WI, MI, MN, IA, IL, IN, OH, etc.). The primary purpose will be for hay, green chop, and dehydration.
3. Flower color is approximately 18% light to dark purple, 80% variegated, and 2% cream to light yellow. Mid-summer growth is erect, and fall growth is semi-erect.
4. Salute has high resistance to bacterial wilt and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, moderate resistance to anthracnose, and low resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. No information is available for Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, stem nematode, and pea aphid.
5. Breeder seed will be produced on cuttings of the parental clones in a cage as Syn. 1 and used to produce Foundation seed. Certified seed will be produced either from Breeder or Foundation seed. One generation each of Breeder, Foundation, and Certified seed class will be recognized. A maximum of three harvest years are permitted on stands producing Breeder and Foundation seed, and five years for Certified seed.
6. Certified seed will be produced in 1985.
7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection.