Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies

The members of the National A1falfa Variety Review Board are of the opinion that the following varieties are distinctive and that seed of these varieties can be certified providing it meets the standards of the certifying agency of the state in which seed is grown. All variety information, including the descriptions, claims and research data to support the claims was supplied to the Board by the applicants. The Board makes judgments regarding the distinctiveness of the variety and its eligibility for certification based on the data supplied. Beyond this, the Board takes no position on the accuracy or truthfulness of any description or claim made by the applicants.

Variety Expt. Designation Applicant Approved by

5432 XAR32 Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l Review Board

P.O. Box 287

Johnston, IA 50131

Prime 77-8 Ca B W-L Research, Inc. Review Board

7625 Brown Bridge Rd.

Highland, MD 20777

Action RS-239 Research Seeds Review Board

P.O. Box 1393

St. Joseph, MO 64502

Admiral NAPB 110 Pick Seed Review Board

P.O. Box 126

Richmond Hill, Ontario

Canada L4C 4X9

Anstar Syn 7905 FFR Cooperative Review Board

4112 E. State Rd. 225

West Lafayette, IN 47906

Arrow NAPB 20 Nickerson American Plant Review Board

Breeders, P.O. Box 2955

Shawnee Mission, KS

Bell ICB-31 Lovelock Seed Co. Review Board

Ringer P.O. Box 700

Lovelock, Nev. 89419

DeKalb C/W-327 Cal/West Seeds Review Board

125 P.O. Box 1428

Woodland, CA 95695

Shield C/W-334 Cal/West Seeds Review Board

Crown C/W-339 Cargill, Inc. Review Board

P.O. Box 5645

Minneapolis, MN 55440

Sure C/W-341 Research Seeds Review Board

P.O. Box 1393

St. Joseph, MO. 64502

Centurion C/W-349 Agway, Inc. Review Board

P.O. Box 4741

Syracuse, N.Y. 13221

Commandor 82503 Northrup King Co. Review Board

Stanton, MN 55081

Garst 630 DS 309 Dairyland Res. Int'l. Review Board

R.R. 1, Box 51

Clinton, WI 53525

Dart NAPB 22 Nickerson American Plant Review Board

Breeders, P.O. Box 2955

Shawnee Mission, KS

Diamond NAPB 27 Nickerson American Plant Review Board

Breeders, P.O. Box 2955

Shawnee Mission, KS

Edge RS-242 Research Seeds Review Board

P.O. Box 1393

St. Joseph, MO 64502

G-2852 C/W-252 Funk Seeds Int'l Review Board

P.O. Box 2911

Bloomington, IL 61701

Garst 636 NAPB 24 Garst Seeds Company Review Board

P.O. Box 300

Coon Rapids, IA 50058

Impact NAPB 26A Nickerson American Plant Review Board

Breeders, P.O. Box 2955

Shawnee Mission, KS

Inca LS-79-1,4 Lovelock Seed Company Review Board

P.O. Box 700

Lovelock, Nev. 89419

LS79-12,5 Lovelock Seed Company Review Board

P.O. Box 700

Lovelock, Nev. 89419

Nitro MNUCXSW, Donald K. Barnes Review Board

MN5887 Dept. of Agronomy

1991 Buford Circle

Univ. of MN

St. Paul, MN 55108

Mohawk Iroquois AR Dept. of Plant Breeding Review Board

& Biometry, NY State College

Of Agric. & Life Sci.

Cornell Univ.

Ithaca, N.Y. 14853

Profit NAPB 21 Nickerson American Plant Review Board

Breeders, P.O. Box 2955

Shawnee Mission, KS

NAPB 26B Nickerson American Plant Review Board

Breeders, P.O. Box 2955

Shawnee Mission, KS

HT55 Reselect Saranac Dept. of Plant Breeding Review Board

& Biometry, NY State College

Of Agric. & Life Sci.

Cornell Univ.

Ithaca, N.Y. 14853

GH737 S-59 W-L Research, Inc. Review Board

7625 Brown Bridge Rd.

Highland, MD 20777

Sapphire NAPB 29 Nickerson American Plant Review Board

Breeders, P.O. Box 2955

Shawnee Mission, KS

Summit C/W-241 Stauffer Seeds Review Board

507 Highland Ave.

Iowa City, IA 52240

Surpass NAPB 23 Cenex Review Board

P.O. Box 43089

St. Paul, MN 55164

Thorobred ICO-3 Lovelock Seed Company Review Board

P.O. Box 700

Lovelock, Nev. 89419

Tomahawk C/W-223 Jung Farms, Inc. Review Board

Rt. 1, Box 6

Trenton Hills

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Verta C/W-312 NC+ Hybrids Review Board

3820 N. 56^th St.

Lincoln, NE 68504

WL 516 B-10 W-L Research, Inc. Review Board

601 Oswell St.

Bakersfield, CA 93307

WL 605 B-57 W-L Research, Inc. Review Board

601 Oswell St.

Bakersfield, CA 93307

5432

1. 5432 is an eleven clone synthetic with parents originating from several experimental lines tracing to 555, Saranac, Culver, Vernal, ATRA55, Flemish, Flemish x ATRA55, MSA-C4, MSB--C4 and other germplasms with minor contributions. Parent plants were selected from several experimental populations for bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt and spotted alfalfa aphid. In addition, parental clones were evaluated for forage yield and pest resistance using progeny row tests at several locations.

2. 5432 is a winterhardy cultivar adapted to the central and northern region of the United States for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy. The states in which 5432 have been tested are: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, and Texas.

3. Flower color of the Syn 1 generation is approximately 36% dark purple to moderately dark purple, 62% light purple to very light purple and 2% light blue variegated. Growth habit is erect in mid summer and semi--erect in the fall. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac.

4. 5432 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and spotted alfalfa aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt and pea aphid; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot. Resistance to stem nematode and anthracnose has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeders seed (Syn 1) was produced on rooted cutting of parental clones in "cage isolation" over 2 years and bulked to produce sufficient quantity for life of variety. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. One generation each of breeder, foundation and certified seed classes is recognized. A maximum of 3 consecutive harvest years is permitted on stands producing foundation seed with 5 consecutive harvest years maximum on stands producing certified seed. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Seed will be marketed in the spring of 1986.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the certification option will not be requested.

1. 77-8 Ca B is a 274 clone synthetic variety. Clones were selected for resistance to the blue alfalfa aphid from within 24 experimental cage combinations. All experimentals trace to populations that had been screened previously for resistance to two or more of the following: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid. Source material traces primarily to Saranac, Vernal and Ranger with lesser contributions from Agate, Team, Beltsville 3 AN--4, Vertus, Indiana Syn C, Kanza, Honeoye, Ramsey, Lahontan and a number of WL varieties including WL 305, WL 309, WL 311 and WL 318.

2. 77--8 Ca B is a moderately winter-hardy variety adapted for use in the northeastern, northcentral and northwestern regions of the U.S., and to the south--central portion of the Great Plains. It has been tested in MD, IL, WI and IA and will be marketed in the northern U.S.

3. Approximately 95% of the flowers are dark purple to purple with 5% variegated. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac.

4. 77-8 Ca B is highly resistant to Fusarium wilt; resistant to bacterial wilt, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; with moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 274 clones under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient foundation seed (Syn 2) was produced at Nampa, ID for the expected life of the variety. One generation each of breeder, foundation and certified (Syn 2 or Syn 3) is recognized with stands of 1, 3, and 5 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1986.

7. Application will not be made for Plant Variety Protection.

Action

1. Action is a synthetic variety with 325 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: Emerald, Apollo II, DK--135, WL--316, Vertus, Big 10 and M. falcata (PI 258754)

2. Action is a moderately winter-hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 90% purple, 10% variegated and (1% yellow and white.

4. Action has high resistance to anthracnose and resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid. Action is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stern nematode is unknown.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1986.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

Admiral

1. Admiral was developed from a cross of two experimental populations of approximately 1100 clones each. Syn 0 was formed by mixing equal portions of seed from each population. The two populations (N 1018 and N 1019) were previously selected for winter survival and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt followed by three cycles of selection for Verticillium wilt resistance. Parentage traces predominately (in order of contribution) to Apollo, Atlas, Olympic, Anchor, Trident, Answer, Armor, and Thunder.

2. Admiral is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 81% purple, 17% variegated, and 2% cream.

4. Admiral has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt and Verticillium wilt and moderate resistance to anthracnose. Reaction to pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced from a Syn 0 seed in isolation at Nampa, Idaho, and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern regions of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. No decision on application for Plant Variety Protection has been made.

1. Anstar is a six clone synthetic with two clones from Classic, one from Weevlchek, and three from FFR hardy germplasm. Clones were selected for anthracnose resistance plus vigor, longevity, and general appearance in Virginia.

2. Anstar is adapted to the central, eastern, and upper southern regions of the U.S. It has been tested in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.

3. Anstar has fall dormancy similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 80% purple, 20% variegated and less than 1% yellow and white.

4. Anstar is resistant to anthracnose and bacterial wilt, moderately resistant to Fusarium wilt and susceptible to Phytophthora root rot. Reaction to Verticillium wilt, stem nematode, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid is unknown.

5. Seed increase shall be the limited generation sequence with one generation each of the Breeders, Foundation, and Certified class. Certified seed can be produced from Breeders or Foundation seed. Breeders seed (Syn 1) is limited to two years and Foundation seed to three years of production. Certified seed is limited to 6 years of production.

6. First certified seed will be for sale in 1987.

7. No application for Plant Variety Protection.

Arrow

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 84% purple and 16% variegated.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection has been made and the

certification option was not requested.

1. Bell Ringer was developed in the greenhouse by hand crossing

150 selected plants from an improved, moderately dormant germplasm source and 150 plants from a flemish germplasm source. Source materials of Bell Ringer trace primarily to: Washoe, Vertus, Titan, Pacer and some dormant by flemish crosses. The dormant germplasm source had been screened for Phytophthora root rot resistance prior to crossing. A complementary strain cross method of breeding was employed.

2. It is intended that Bell Ringer be used for forage production in the upper midwest and east central United States, as well as portions of Nevada and Idaho. The variety has been tested in: Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Idaho and Nevada.

4. Bell Ringer is resistant to bacterial wilt and pea aphid, with moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt and Fusarium wilt, and low resistance to anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot. Bell Ringer is susceptible to spotted alfalfa aphid. It has not been tested for stem nematode.

6. Certified seed will first be offered for sale in 1986.

7. Plans are to apply for Plant Variety Protection. No certification option will be requested.

1. C/W--327 is a synthetic variety with 320 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in

the development of this variety: Emerald, Big 10, DK-135, Excalibur, Jubilee, Summit, G--2852, and Oneida.

2. C/W--327 is a winter--hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 65% purple, 35% variegated and 1% yellow and white.

4. C/W--327 has high resistance to bacterial wilt and anthracnose, and resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and pea aphid. C/W-327 is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode is unknown.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1987.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

C/W--334

1. C/W-334 is a synthetic variety with 296 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: Emerald, DK-135, Advantage, G-2852,Jubilee, Big 10, KS-77 and Magnum.

2. C/W-334 is a winter-hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 60% purple, 40% variegated and < 1% yellow and white.

4. C/W-334 has high resistance to bacterial wilt and anthracnose, and resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode and pea aphid. C/W-334 is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation, and certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1987.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

C/W--339

1. C/W--339 is a synthetic variety with 310 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid.

The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were

used in the development of this variety: DK--135, Emerald, Oneida, Advantage, Action, G-2852, Excalibur, and M. falcata (PI 268754).

2. C/W--339 is a winter-hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Iowa, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 75% purple, 25% variegated and <1% yellow and white.

4. C/W--339 has high resistance to anthracnose, and resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode and pea aphid. C/W-339 is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1987.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

C/W--341

1. C/W--341 is a synthetic variety with 311 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: Emerald, Summit, G--2852, DK-135, Excalibur, M. falcata (PI 258754), Honeoye and Trident.

2. C/W--341 is a winter--hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 80% purple, 20% variegated and <1% yellow and white.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1986.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

4. C/W--349 has high resistance to bacterial wilt and resistance to anthracnose, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and pea aphid. C/W-349 is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode is unknown.

7525 (4) . Parental clones were selected based on progeny

3. RS is similar to Saranac in fall growth. Flower color is approximately 70% purple, 22% blue variegated and 8% yellow variegated.

4. RS is highly resistant to bacterial wilt. It is susceptible to anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and Fusarium wilt. It has not been tested for Verticillium wilt. It is presumed to be susceptible to the pea and spotted alfalfa aphids and the stem nematode.

5. Seed increase is limited to three generations. Breeder seed (Syn-l) is produced on parent clones by honey bees in growth chambers at Ithaca, NY. Foundation seed (Syn-2) is produced from Breeder seed in the Northern region of adaptation for up to 3 years including the seeding year. Certified seed may be produced from Breeder or Foundation seed for no more than 6 years including the seeding year if seed is produced.

6. Certified seed is planned for sale in 1987.

7. No application is anticipated at this time for PVP.

S--59

1. S--59 is a 275 clone synthetic variety. Clones were selected for resistance to Verticillium wilt from within 13 experimental cage combinations previously selected for high yield. All experimentals trace to populations that were subjected to selection for resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, and Phytophthora root rot. Source material traces primarily to Vernal, Saranac, and Atlantic, with lesser contributions from WL 305, WL 309, Team, and Ranger.

2. S-59 is a moderately winter--hardy variety adapted for use in the northeastern, north-central, and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. S-59 has been tested in MD, NY, lL, WI, and WA and will be marketed throughout the northern U.S.

3. Approximately 81% of the flowers are purple to dark purple, with 7% blue variegated, 11% yellow--green variegated and less than 1% each yellow and cream. Mid--summer growth is erect with fall--dormancy similar to Saranac.

4. S-59 has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Fusarium wilt; resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; and moderate resistance to anthracnose and stem nematode.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 275 clones grown under cage isolation at Warden, WA. Sufficient foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Moses Lake, WA for the expected life of the variety. One generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified (Syn 2 or Syn 3) seed is recognized. A maximum of 3 consecutive harvest years are permitted for stands producing foundation seed and 5 consecutive harvest years for stands producing certified seed.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1986.

7. Application will not be made for Plant Variety Protection.

Sapphire

1. Sapphire is a 204-clone synthetic nondormant variety. Parental clones were selected from populations which had undergone 1 to 4 cycles of selection for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces to Baron (47%) , Granada (22%) , WL 514 (12%) , CUF 101 (10%) PA--l (4%) , WL 512 (3%) with 2% from other sources.

2. Sapphire is intended for use in the San Joaquin valley of California and parts of the low desert valleys of California, Nevada, and New Mexico. It has been tested in California and New Mexico.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Moapa 69. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 98% purple and 2% variegated.

4. Sapphire has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid, resistance to Phytophthora root rot and moderate resistance to anthracnose.

It is susceptible to bacterial wilt. Reaction to Verticilhum

wilt and stem nematode has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 5 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the southern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection has been made and the certification option was not requested.

Summit

1. Summit is a synthetic variety with 384 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: Emerald, WL-316, Apollo II, DK-135, Advantage, Excalibur, Oneida, Jubilee and Trident.

2. Summit is a moderately winter--hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 70% purple, 30% variegated and<l% yellow and white.

4. Summit has high resistance to anthracnose and resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid. Summit is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode is unknown.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

Surpass

1. Surpass is a 255-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of screening for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been screened for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominately (in order of contribution) to Endure, Trident, Apollo, Anchor, Apollo II, Answer, Atlas, Olympic, WL 318 and Saranac AR.

2. Surpass is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 78% purple, 21% variegated, and less than 1% yellow.

4. Surpass has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Phytcphthcra root rot and Verticillium wilt and moderate resistance to anthracnose and potato leafhopper yellowing. Reaction to pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over two years and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. No decision has been made on application for Plant Variety Protection.

Thorobred

1. Thorobred was developed by hand crossing 150 selected plants from each of two improved, moderately dormant germplasm sources in the greenhouse. Germplasm sources had been screened for phytophthora root rot resistance prior to crossing. Source materials trace primarily to: Kanza, Pacer, Titan, Vernal, Washoe, Weevilchek, Anchor, Dawson and some dormant by flemish crosses. A complementary strain cross method of breeding was employed.

2. It is intended that Thorobred be used for forage production in the central and northern areas of the midwest as well as portions of Nevada and northern California. The variety has been tested in: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Nevada and California.

3. Thorobred is similar to Ranger in dormancy. Flower color is

approximately 38% purple and 62% variegated. No yellow

flowers were observed, but could be present.

4. Thorobred is highly resistant to bacterial wilt. It is

resistant to fusarium wilt, moderately resistant to

phytophthora root rot and susceptible to anthracnose.

Thorobred has not been tested for verticillium wilt, stem

nematodes, pea aphid or spotted alfalfa aphid.

5. Seed increases of Thorobred shall be on a limited generation

basis, with one generation each of breeder, foundation,

and certified seed classes. Foundation fields shall be

limited to a maximum of three consecutive harvest years.

Certified seed shall be the first generation from either

breeder or foundation and will be limited to four harvest

years.

6. Certified seed will first be offered for sale in 1986.

7. Plans are to not apply for Plant Variety Protection.

Tomahawk

1. Tomahawk is a synthetic variety with 286 parent plants. Parents were selected for anthracnose resistance within two multiple pest resistant populations and the variety Apollo

II. The breeding populations had undergone previous selection for resistance to one or more of the following diseases: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: Excalibur, Apollo II, DK--135, and Big 10.

2. Tomahawk is a moderately winter-hardy variety adapted to

for use in the northcentral U.S. for hay, haylage and

greenchop. The variety has been tested in Michigan and

Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is Similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 95% purple, 5% variegated and (1% yellow and white.

4. Tomahawk has high resistance to anthracnose; resistance to

Fusarium wilt and pea aphid; moderate resistance to -~

Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora root rot; and low

nematode is unknown.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1986.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

Ve r t a

1. Verta is a synthetic variety with 306 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: G--2852, Edge, Summit, Emerald, DK-135, Jubilee, Blazer and Oneida.

2. Verta is a moderately winter--hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage, and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 90% purple, 10% variegated and (1% yellow and white.

4. Verta has high resistance to bacterial wilt and anthracnose and resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid. Verta has low resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode is unknown.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. 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 authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1,2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1986.

WL 516

1. WL 516 is a 219 clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were derived from two experimental WL varieties that exhibited excellent persistence and yield potential in forage yield tests at Bakersfield, CA. The two sources were screened for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, recombined and screened for resistance to anthracnose. Source material had been screened previously for resistance to one or more of the following: spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, Fusarium wilt and bacterial wilt. Germplasm sources trace primarily to Sonora, Lahontan, Moapa, Buffalo and Kansas common with limited contributions from Saranac, Ranger, and Atlantic.

2. Adapted to Southern region. WL 516 has been tested in California, and will be used in areas where non--dormant varieties are adapted.

3. WL 516 is a non--dormant variety that has purple flowers (100%) and an erect growth habit. Fall dormancy similar to Moapa 69.

4. WL 516 has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Fusarium wilt, and blue alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance to stem nematode and bacterial wilt; and low resistance to anthracnose.

5. Seed classes are breeder (Syn 1) , foundation and certified, limited in stand age to 1, 3 and 5 years, respectively.

6. WL 516 will be offered for sale in 1986.

7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection, under the certification option.

WL 605

1. WL 605 is a synthetic variety consisting of 177 clones that trace to two experimental WL varieties and to germplasm derived from CUF 101, Siriver and three germplasm releases from the Univ. of California, namely, UC 123, UC 143, and A 77-lOB. Component populations had been screened for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt and spotted alfalfa aphid. The 177 parental plants were identified following two cycles of phenotypic recurrent selection for resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and for tolerance to anthracnose.

2. Adapted to the Southern region of the U.S., particularly the southern portion of the southwest. WL 605 has been tested in California and Arizona and will be used in areas that have a similar environment.

3. WL 605 is a very non-dormant variety that has purple flowers (100%) and an erect growth habit. Fall dormancy is similar to CUF 101.

4. WE 605 has high resistance to Phvtophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, and Fusarium wilt; and moderate resistance to stem nematode. It is susceptible to bacterial wilt and anthracnose.

5. Seed classes are breeder (Syn 1) , foundation and certified, limited in stand age to 1, 3 and 5 years respectively.

6. WE 605 will be offered for sale in 1986.

7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection, under the certification option.

5929

1. 5929 is a very nondormant alfalfa cultivar by which breeder seed was produced by blending equal quantities of seed of three nondormant experimentals. The three experimentals were developed after two years of progeny row testing of parent clones at Five Points, CA. The parent clones were selected on the basis of high GCA, phytophthora root rot, blue alfalfa aphid and spotted aphid resistance. 5929 traces primarily to CUFlOl alfalfa, with 57 clones originating from CUFlOl, 1 from Moapa 69 and 4 from Pioneer experimentals of Indiana and African origin.

2. 5929 is adapted to the southern region of the United states. It will be used for hay, haylage, green chop, dehy and rotational grazing purposes. 5929 has been forage tested for yield and persistance in the Central, San Joaquin and Imperial Valleys of California and in the low desert area of Arizona.

3. 5929 is similar to CUFlOl in fall dormancy and winter growth. Flower color at full bloom is approximately 27% dark purple to moderately dark purple, 72% light purple and 1% very light purple.

4. 5929 has high resistance to fusarium wilt and blue alfalfa aphid, resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, and phytophthora root rot, low resistance to bacterial wilt and is susceptible to anthracnose. 5929 has not been adequately tested for root knot and stem nematode resistance.

5. One generation each of breeder, foundation and certified seed classes is recognized. Adequate breeder seed was produced to last the life of the variety and will be maintained in environmentally controlled storage at Kerman, CA. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation and limitation on age of stand for producing foundation and certified seed will be three and four years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1984.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the certification option will not be requested.