Terminator
1. Terminator is a 400 plant synthetic alfalfa cultivar. Terminator was developed by intercrossing 400 anthracnose resistant plants, selected from the Verticillium wilt resistant population (LS-49). A recurrent selection method of breeding was employed. Parentage of LS-49 traces to: Phytor (10%), LS-NWV1 (8%), ICB-34V1 (10%), LS-MWV1 (12%), Agate (12%), WL-318 (8%), Apollo II (20%), Answer (5%), Blazer (10%), LS-MNP1V1 (5%). Germplasm sources for Terminator are estimated to be: M. falcata (6%), Ladak (10%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (5%), Flemish (31%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian (2%), Unknown (17%).
2. Proposed areas of intended use for Terminator are the dairy belt states of the upper midwest and north east as well as areas of the intermountain west where Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt, and stem nematode are known to occur. Terminator will be used for hay, haylage, greenchop and grazing in the area of use. It has been tested in MN, WI, MI, IA, PA and NV.
3. Terminator is a moderately dormant alfalfa similar to Saranac alfalfa in fall dormancy. Flower color is approximately 94% purple, 4% variegated, and 2% cream.
4. Terminator is highly resistant to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. It is resistant to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt and moderately resistant to stem nematodes. It has not been tested for pea aphids, spotted alfalfa aphid or blue alfalfa aphid.
5. Seed increases of Terminator shall be on a limited generation basis, with one generation of breeders (syn 2) seed and one or two generations of foundation (syn 3 or 4) with the syn 4 generation produced only at the breeders option. Certified seed will be the first generation from either breeders (syn 2) or foundation (syn 3 or 4). Breeders, foundation or certified seed are limited to 1, 3, and 4 years respectively, for length of stand. No other generation of seed will be recognized.
6. Certified seed will first be offered for sale in 1988.
7. Application for protection under the Plant Variety Protection act will be made. The Certification option will not be requested.
8. As a means of additional varietal protection, information in this application will be giver to the Plant Variety Protection Office.