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1.
The selection criteria used in the development of this variety
include forage yield, forage quality, persistence and resistance to one
or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,
Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, and Aphanomyces
root rot (Race 1 and Race 2). 2.
This variety is adapted to the North Central and East Central
regions. This variety has been tested in Wisconsin, Michigan and
Kentucky, and is intended for use in the North Central and East Central
regions. 3.
Test variety is Moderately Fall Dormant, similar to FD4
checks. Test variety is Very Winterhardy, similar to WS2 checks.
Flower color (Syn. 2) is 91% purple, 9% variegated with a trace of
yellow, white and cream. This variety has high multifoliolate leaf
expression. 4.
This variety bas high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1),
bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot,
pea aphid. spotted alfalfa aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1);
with moderate resistance to stem nematode and root knot nematode (M.
hap/a). Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been tested.
5.
Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one
generation of breeder and two generations of foundation and certified
seed classes. Breeder (Syn. 1), foundation (Syn. 2 or Syn. 3), and
certified (Syn. 3 or Syn. 4) classes will be recognized. Production of
Syn. 3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was
produced in the greenhouse in 1998 and in the field near Nampa, ID in
1999. Forage Genetics will maintain sufficient foundation seed for the
projected life of the variety. Stands of foundation and certified seed
fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively. 6.
Certified seed will be marketed in 2004. 7.
No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection
Act. 8.
The information in this application may not be forwarded to the
PVP office. 9.
Variety Name: ___________________
Date Submitted: November 1, 2003
Experimental designations: FG
4S41. |