L-311

1.  The selection criteria used in the development of L-311 were overall plant vigor, fall re-growth, and freedom from root and crown diseases. The 108 selected plants were intercrossed to form the base population of L-311.

2.  This variety is adapted to the North Central and East Central regions of the United States. It has been tested in Iowa and Wisconsin. This variety is intended for use in the North Central and East Central regions of the U.S.

3.  L-311 is a dormant cultivar with a fall dormancy similar to the FD 3 check. Flower color in the Syn. 3 generation is approximately 98% purple and 2% variegated with traces of cream, yellow and white.

4.  L-311 is highly resistant to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). It has low resistance to pea aphid. Resistance to Fusarium wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, stem nematode, and root-knot nematode has not been determined. 

5.  Seed classes will be breeder (Syn. 2), foundation (Syn. 3), and certified (Syn. 3 or Syn. 4). Stand life will be limited to 1, 3, and 6 years on fields producing breeder, foundation, and certified seed classes, respectively. Breeder seed was produced near Moses Lake, WA in 2001. Legacy Seeds will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the life of the variety.

6.  Seed will be marketed in 2004.

7.  Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8.  This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

9.  Variety Name:  L-311.

     Date submitted:  November 24, 2003.

     Experimental designation: LS 104.