Target
1. Target is a 24-clone synthetic variety developed by Dairyland Research Intl., Clinton, WI. Sources of these clones traced to Magnum (7), P1206452 (5), Glory (2), unknown source of winter hardy type (2), and derivatives of our experimental breeding lines (8). Parental clones were selected based on progeny tests for one or more of the following traits: forage yield; stand persistence; winter hardiness; seed yield; bacterial wilt resistance; Phytophthora root rot resistance; and anthracnose resistance. Parental clones were planted in a cage and interpollinated by bees to produce Syn. 1 as breeder seed.
2. Target has been tested in Wisconsin. It will be marketed in Midwest states (WI, MI, MN, IA, IL, IN, etc.). The primary purpose will be for hay, green chop, and dehydration.
3. Flower color is approximately 29% light purple to dark purple,70% variegated, and 1% light yellow and cream. Mid-summer growth is erect and fall growth, semi-erect.
4. Target has high resistance to bacterial wilt and 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 harvesting 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.