ZL 0141A

1.  ZL 0141A was selected for winter survival, tolerance to continuous grazing and for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose (race 1), Aphanomyces root rot (races 1 and 2). Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

2.  ZL 0141A appears to be adapted to the North Central Region of the U.S. It is intended for use in the North Central Regions of the U.S.  It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.

3. Fall dormancy of ZL 0141A is similar to the FD 4 check. Flower color of Syn 2 generation is approximately 75% purple and 25% variegated with traces of yellow, white and cream.

4.  ZL 0141A has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora root rot and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1) and resistance to Verticillium wilt and Aphanomyces (race 2). It has not been evaluated for resistance to pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and root knot nematode.

5.  Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (syn 1), foundation (syn 2) and certified (syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed (syn 2 or 3) may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified seed classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 2001. ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the life of the variety.

6.  Certified seed will be available in 2004.

7.  Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

9. Variety Name: ______________________   Date submitted:  November 2003

Experimental designations: ZL 0141A

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