W214

 

 

  1. W214 is a 100-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for high forage quality using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Parental germplasm traces to DK 127, WL 252 HQ and ALPHA 2001. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. facata – 18%; Ladak – 22%; M. varia – 30%; Turkistan – 18% and Flemish – 12%.

  1. W214 is adapted for use in the North Central and East Central regions of the United States. W214 has been yield tested in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

  1. Flower color of W214 at Syn 2 approximates 95% purple and 5% variegated with a trace of cream and white. The fall dormancy of W214 is similar to 5246 (Class 3).

  1. W214 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1); and resistance to Verticillium wilt, stem nematode and spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to pea aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root knot nematode has not been adequately tested.

  1. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1995 on 100 plants under cage isolation at Bakersfield, California. Sufficient foundation (Syn 2) seed will be produced for the expected life of the variety and will be maintained by W-L Research. One generation of Breeder (Syn 1) and two generations each of Foundation (Syn 2 or 3) and Certified (Syn 3 or 4) seed are recognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed fields are three and five years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

  1. Certified seed will be marketed in 1999.

  1. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety Protection.

  1. The information in this application can be turned over to the PVP office.

  1. Experimental Designation: W214 Date submitted: November, 1998

 

 

 

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