ALFALFA

*Trident II *Armona

*Profit *Madera

*Cutter *Maricopa

*Envy *Mecca

*Impact *Sutter

*Garst 636 *Yolo

*Comet OK 49

*Clipper MultiKing 1

*Aggressor Chessman 29VR

*Dart Resistar

*Apollo Supreme *Cimarron VR

*Arrow Belmont

*Archer *Jade

Nordic *DS-504

ABI 700 DS-764 (Expt.)

Garst 645 MBS 2942 (Expt.)

Starmaster 5715

AP 8623B (Expt.) 5888

Majestic 5311

Victory 5333

*Mede 86-15 (Expt.)

*Ultra 86-24 (Expt.)

*Express 86-141 (Expt.)

*DK-189 Quest

*Legend WL-322 HQ

Precedent *86-20 (Expt.)

633 *Royalty

Legacy 87-223 (Expt.)

Zenith WL 610

Blazer XL

Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

Expt. Designations named

Thrive (86-124)

AF 31 (87-122)

*Variety Description Amendments- This publication includes amendments to thirty varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFYING AGENCIES

April, 1991

Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies

The members of the National Alfalfa 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.

Number Experimental Variety Originator Applicant

Designation Name

1 *Surpass ABI ABI

2 *Trident II ABI ABI

3 NAPB 21 *Profit ABI ABI

4 *Cutter ABI ABI

5 *Envy ABI ABI

6 *Impact ABI ABI

7 *Garst 636 ABI ABI

8 *Comet ABI ABI

9 NAPB 31 *Clipper ABI ABI

10 *Aggressor ABI ABI

11 *Dart ABI ABI

12 NAPB 32 *Apollo Supreme ABI ABI

13 *Arrow ABI ABI

14 *Archer ABI ABI

15 AP-8823 Nordic ABI ABI

16 AP-8660 ABI 700 ABI ABI

17 AP 8833, Garst 645 ABI ABI

Garst 636,

Garst 640

18 NAPB-25 Starmaster ABI ABI

19 AP 8623B ABI ABI

20 NY 86I08 Majestic Cornell Ag. Cornell Ag.

Exp. Sta. Exp. Sta.

21 NY 8412 Victory Cornell Ag. Cornell Ag.

Exp. Sta. Exp. Sta.

22 CW/-550 *Mede Vista Vista

VS-550 *Mede Vista Vista

C/W-423 *Ultra Vista Vista

VS-746 *Express Vista Vista

VS-754 *DK-189 Vista Vista

C/W-464 *Legend Vista Vista

*Included are amendments for description of varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

23 VS-706 Precedent Vista Research Seeds

24 VS-633 633 Vista Research Seeds

25 VS-806 Legacy Vista Genesis Seed

Group

26 VS-834 Zenith Vista Garst Seed Co.

27 VS-872 Blazer XL Vista Cenex/Land O'

Lakes

28 PGI 8737N Columbo Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

29 83C65/84C72 *Armona Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

30 83C61/84C70 *Madera Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

31 83C62/84C71 *Maricopa Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

32 83B24/84B23 *Mecca Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

33 83C63/84C69 *Sutter Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

34 83C64/84D91 *Yolo Plant Genetics Plant Genetics

35 OK 49 OK 49 Oklahoma Exp. Oklahoma Exp.

Sta. Sta.

36 87758, MK-1, MultiKing 1 Northrup King Northrup King ML-1, MK-891, Co. Co.

Multileaf 1

37 C86-307, 89784, Cheesman 29VR Northrup King Cheesman Seed

NK2RX1, NK-2BX, Co. Co.

MB5401

38 87A89 Resistar FFR Cooperative FFR Cooperative

39 Cimarron VR Great Plains Great Plains

Research Research

40 Big Jim Belmont Great Plains Great Plains

Research Research

41 MBS-2822 *Jade Dairyland Seed Dairyland Seed

42 *DS504 Dairyland Seed Dairyland Seed

43 DS764 Dairyland Seed Dairyland Seed

44 MBS 2942 Dairyland Seed Mike Brayton Seed Co.

45 XAI 82, 86PN741 5715 Pioneer Pioneer

YAI 81 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

46 XAN 82, 86SN711 5888 Pioneer Pioneer

YAN 82 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

* Included are amendments for description of varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

47 XAF 31, 80P-1 5311 Pioneer Pioneer

YAF 31, 80P-2 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

48 XAM 84, 86SV821 5333 Pioneer Pioneer

YAM 84 Hi-Bred Intl. Hi-Bred Intl.

49 86-15 W-L Research W-L Research

50 86-24 W-L Research W-L Research

51 86-141 Gourmet Hay W-L Research W-L Research

52 85-140 Quest W-L Research W-L Research

53 88-6 WL 322 HQ W-L Research W-L Research

54 *86-20 W-L Research W-L Research

55 86-142 *Royalty W-L Research W-L Research

56 87-223 W-L Research W-L Research (CA) (CA)

57 87-206 WL-610 W-L Research W-L Research

(CA) (CA)

*Included are amendments for description of varieties previously approved by the Review Board.

Surpass

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

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 Fusariun wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (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 and 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, 2l% variegated and less than 1% yellow.

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

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over 2 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.

Trident II

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

1. Trident II is a synthetic variety with 111 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces and anthracnose using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage traces to the varieties Profit (45%), Clipper (39%) and a population closely related to Clipper (16%). Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata (10%), Ladak (10%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (17%), Flemish (35%), Chilean (4%), and Peruvian (3%).

2. Trident II is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Trident II is similar to Ranger. Flower color is

approximately 76% purple, and 24% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Trident II has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot and bacterial wilt, resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, and Fusarium wilt, moderate resistance to Aphanomyces and pea aphid and low resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed 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 classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Profit

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Profit (NAPB 21) is a 251-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of field selection for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been selected for winter survival, plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Saranac AR, Atlas, Olympic, Apollo, WL-318 and Anchor.

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

3. Fall dormancy is between Ranger and Vernal. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 71% purple, and 29% variegated.

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

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 regions of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

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

Cutter

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

1. Cutter is a synthetic variety with 47 parent plants. Parent plants trace to 27 populations selected for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Aphanomyces and spotted alfalfa aphid using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage of Cutter traces predominantly to Apollo (11%), NAPB 35 (11%), Apollo Supreme (9%), Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (6%), Duke, Raidor and NCW-21 (4% each), Dart, Anchor, WL 318, WL, 220, Sabilt, Europe, NCCR-1, MSEFP6Sn3W3P3, Apollo II, Atlas, Mercury, Advantage and Trident (2% each) with 25% from numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (6%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (30%), Chilean (11%), Peruvian (3%) and 6% unknown.

2. Cutter is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Cutter is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately 73% purple, and 27% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Cutter has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid and pea aphid and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces. Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed 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 classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Envy

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Envy is a synthetic variety with 57 parent plants. Parent clones

trace to populations screened for winter survival and resistance to

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage

traces predominantly, in order of contribution, to Apollo,

Krasnodarskaja, Saranac AR, DK 120, Thunder, Armor, Marvinskaja 425,

Baker and Endure. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M.

falcata (7%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (14%), Turkistan (6%), Flemish

(13%), Chilean (15%), with 38% unknown.

2. Envy is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 74% purple, and 26% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Envy has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and anthracnose, and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, blue alfalfa aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation class. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1989.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Impact

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Impact is a 73-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of field screening for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been selected for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Apollo, Anchor, WL 318, Atlas and Olympic.

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

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 72% purple, and 28% variegated.

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

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

Garst 636

(Description amended)

Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Garst 636 is a 411-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected following 3 or 4 cycles of screeing 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 predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Apollo, Anchor, Trident, Saranac AR, Atlas and Olympic.

2. Garst 636 is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Vernal. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 71% purple, and 29% variegated.

4. Garst 636 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid and moderate resistance to anthracnose and potato leafhopper yellowing. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been determined.

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 classes 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.

Comet

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Comet is a synthetic variety with 464 parent clones. Parent clones trace to populations screened for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Parentage traces predominately, in order of contribution, to Endure, Apollo II, Apollo, Anchor, Trident, Saranac AR, Olympic and Atlas. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (10%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (22%), Turkistan (14%), Flemish (40%), Chilean (3%), and Peruvian (3%).

2. Comet is intended for use in the northern U.S. for hay, haylage, green-chop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 72% purple and 28% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

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

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation class. A 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1989.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Clipper

(Description amended)

Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987 & CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Clipper is a 59-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were selected following 3-5 cycles of field screening for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which have previously been screened for winter survival and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt.

Parentage traces to Apollo (26%), Endure, Atlas, Armor, Thunder, Titan, Vernal, Weevlchek, Spredor, G-7730, Answer, DK 120, Baker, Riley, Marvinskaja 425 and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (5% or less each). Germplasm sources are M. falcata (9%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (22%), Flemish (30%), Chilean (5%), and Peruvian (4%).

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

3. Clipper is a dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Vernal. Flower color is approximately 68% purple, 32% variegated with less than 1% cream and yellow.

4. Clipper has high resistance to bacterial wilt, and Fusarium wilt and resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt, downy mildew and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 2) seed was produced from Syn 1 near Nampa, ID with a sufficient quantity for the expected life of the variety held in controlled storage. Two years production was bulked. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. 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 1988.

7. No decision regarding application of Plant Variety Protection has been made.

8. Information contained in this application may be turned over to the PVP office.

1. Aggressor is a synthetic variety with 45 parent plants. Parent plants trace to 15 populations selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces, anthracnose and spotted alfalfa aphid using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage traces predominantly to Riley (24%), Dart (12%), Experimental AP 8630X (11%), Arrow (5%), Garst 636 (3%), Answer, Anchor, Apollo, Apollo Supreme, Vertus, Surpass, Deseret, Pacer, Trek, NAPB 35, WL 318 and Thunder, (approximately 2% each) with the remaining 21% from many other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (5%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (18)%, Turkistan (14%), Flemish (29%), Chilean (17%) and Peruvian (10%).

2. Aggressor is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern

U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been

tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Aggressor is similar to Saranac. Flower color is

approximately 82% purple and 18% variegated with a trace of white,

yellow and cream.

4. Aggressor has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial

wilt, anthracnose, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid, resistance to

Verticillium wilt and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces and spotted

alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has

not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified classes. Certified seed 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

classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the

Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Dart

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Dart is 117-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were selected

following 3 or 4 cycles of field selection for resistance to Verti-

cillium 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 predominantly (in

order of contribution) to Apollo II, Endure, Saranac AR, Anchor,

Apollo and WL-318.

2. Dart is intended for use in the northern region of the US. 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 Saranac. Flower color of foundation

generation is approximately 77% purple and violet, 21% blue and 2%

variegated (yellow green).

4. Dart has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt

and Fusarium wilt, resistance to anthracnose, Verticillium wilt, and

pea aphid and moderate resistance to potato leafhopper yellowing.

Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been

determined.

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 maximum of 3 and 5 harvest years is permitted on stands 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. Application for Plant Variety Protection has been made and the

certification option was not requested.

Apollo Supreme

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

1. Apollo Supreme (NAPB 32) is a 40-clone synthetic variety. Parent

clones were selected following 3-5 cycles of field screening for

resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which have

previously been screened for winter survival and resistance to

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt.

1A. Parentage traces to Apollo (31%), Marvinskaja 425 (15%), Armor, Thunder and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (7% each) and Answer, Anchor, Arc, G-7730, Saranac AR, Spredor, Titan, Weevlchek, Vernal and Fygeva 118 (5% or less each). Germplasm sources are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (24%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (38%), Chilean (4%), and Peruvian (3%).

2. Apollo Supreme is intended for use in the northern region of the

U.S. as hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been

tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New York.

3. Apollo Supreme is a moderately dormant variety similar to Saranac

in fall dormancy. Flower color is approximately 78% purple and 22%

variegated with less than 1% cream and yellow.

4. Apollo Supreme has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium

wilt, anthracnose and pea aphid and resistance to Phytophthora root

rot, Verticillium wilt, and downy mildew. Reaction to stem nematode,

spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 2) seed was produced from Syn 1 near Nampa, ID with a

sufficient quantity for the expected life of the variety held in con-

trolled storage. Two years production was bulked. Seed increase is

limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified

classes. Certified seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. 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 1988.

7. No decision regarding application for Plant Variety Protection has

been made.

8. Information contained in this applications may be turned over to

the PVP office.

Arrow

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. LXXXXXXVII, March, 1986

1. Arrow is a 66-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected

following 3 or 4 cycles of field 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

predominantly, in order of contribution, to Endure, Apollo II,

Trident, WL 318, Anchor, Answer, Apollo and Saranac AR.

2. Arrow 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, Pennsylvania, Kansas and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation

generation is approximately 84% purple and 16% variegated.

4. Arrow has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt

and Fusarium wilt, resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphid and

potato leafhopper yellowing and moderate resistance to anthracnose and

stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid

has not been determined.

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 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. Application for Plant Variety Protection has been made and the

certification option was not requested.

Archer

(Description amended)

Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989

1. Archer is a synthetic variety with 43 parental clones. Parental

clones trace to populations screened for resistance (1--4 cycles) to

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium

wilt, Verticillium wilt, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid,

stem nematode and northern root knot nematode using phenotypic

recurrent selection. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of

contribution) to Diamond, Apollo II, Trident, Endure, Oregon GXC,

Oregon GXE, Apollo, Maverick and Atlas. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata (3%), Ladak (4%), M. varia (13)%,

Turkistan (14%), Flemish (18%), Chilean (9%) Peruvian (1%), Indian

(2%), African (1%) with 35% unknown.

2. Archer is intended for use in the northwest, lower midwest and mid--

south for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been

tested in Idaho, Iowa, California, Oregon and Oklahoma.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to DuPuits. Flower color is approximately

84% purple and 16% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Archer has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid

and pea aphid, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode,

blue alfalfa aphid, northern root knot nematode, and anthracnose (race

1) and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt and Verticillium wilt.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from

either breeder or foundation class. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is

permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified

classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the

northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1989.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Nordic

1. Nordic is a synthetic variety with 56 parent plants. Parent plants trace to 36 populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from a space plant selection nursery near Marshfield, WI after the second winter based on winter survival, vigor, color and resistance to potato leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces predominantly to Clipper (17%), Arrow (7%), NAPB 35 (6%), AP 8631 (6%), Armor, Thunder, Answer, Trident, Riley (5% each), Titan, Weevlchek, Vernal, Impact, NAPB 34, AP 8632, AP 8630, AP 8621, KyKx, Hunter River, Big 10 and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (2% each) and 15% to numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (10%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (19)%, Turkistan (20%), Flemish (31%), Chilean (6%) and Peruvian (5%).

2. Nordic is adapted to and is intended to be used in the North

Central U.S. for hay and haylage, production. It has been tested in

Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 67% purple and

33% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Nordic has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt

and pea aphid, resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium wilt, and

Verticillium wilt and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1) and

spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa

aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed 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 classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

ABI 700

1. ABI 700 is a synthetic variety with 47 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to populations selected for resistance to the following pests:

bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root

rot, anthracnose, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem

nematode, and northern root knot nematode. Phenotypic recurrent

selection was used. Final selections were made from 2 populations in a

3-year-old space plant selection nursery near Nampa, Idaho based on

vigor, winter survival, color, and degree of fall dormancy. Parentage

traces predominately to Diamond (50%), Oregon GXC (18%), Oregon GXE

(18%), Apollo II (4%), Trident (3%), Endure (2%), Apollo (1%),

Maverick (1%), and Atlas (1%), with 2% from numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm sources are: M. falcata (3%), Ladak (3%), M.

varia (16%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (12%), Chilean (5%), Peruvian

(2%), Indian (3%), African (1%) and Unknown (40%).

2. ABI 700 is adapted to and is intended for use in the areas of the

Pacific northwest and California where moderately dormant varieties

are used for hay production. It has been tested in California and

Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 700 is similar to Lahontan. Flower color is

approximately 89% purple and 11% variegated with a trace of white,

yellow and cream.

4. ABI 700 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, spotted alfalfa

aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and anthracnose (Race 1), resistance to

Phytophthora root rot, and stem nematode and moderate resistance to

bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt and northern root knot nematode.

Reaction to pea aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed 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 classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the San Joaquin Valley of California.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Garst 645

1. Garst 645 is a synthetic variety with 34 parent plants. Parent

plants trace to 24 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from a space

plant selection nursery near Marshfield, WI after the second winter

based on winter survival, vigor, color and resistance to potato

leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces predominantly to Riley (12%),

Clipper (9%), Arrow (8%), Apollo (6%) Impact (5%), Garst 636, Big 10,

Vernal, Weevlchek, Titan, KyKx, Answer, Trident, Armor, Thunder,

Atlas, AP 8621, AP 8631, AP 8632, Olympic and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja

(3% each) and 12% to numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm

source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (19)%,

Turkistan (22%), Flemish (33%), Chilean (6%) and Peruvian (6%).

2. Garst 645 is adapted to and is intended for use in the North

Central U.S. for hay and haylage, production. It has been tested in

Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 71% purple and

29% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Garst 645 has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, and anthracnose (Race 1), resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and pea aphid and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1) and spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed 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 classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

Starmaster

1. Starmaster is a synthetic variety with 58 parent plants. Parent

plants trace to 14 populations selected for resistance to bacterial

wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and

anthracnose. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections

were made from a 2-year-old space plant selection nursery in Wisconsin

based on vigor, color, winter survival and resistance to potato

leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces to: Apollo II (27%), Endure

(26%), Apollo (8%), Atlas (7%), Olympic (6%), Trident (5%), Anchor

(5%), Answer (5%), Saranac AR (3%) with 8% from numerous other

sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata

(6%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (17%), Turkistan (18%), Flemish (36%),

Chilean (8%) and Peruvian (6%).

2. Starmaster is adapted to the Northeastern and Central cornbelt and

is intended for use in the northeastern U.S. for hay and haylage

production. It has been tested in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia and

Iowa.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 81% purple and

19% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Starmaster has resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt,

Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid and moderate resistance

to anthracnose (Race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa

aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed 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 classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

AP 8623B

1. AP 8623B is a synthetic variety with 113 parent plants. Parent

plants trace to three populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Selections were made from a

Aphanomyces/Phytophthora root rot evaluation nursery near Marshfield,

WI based on winter survival, vigor and root size and health. Parentage

of AP 8623B traces to Apollo Supreme (68%), and Arrow (32%).

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak

(8%), M. varia (22%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (38%), Chilean (5%) and

Peruvian (4%).

2. AP 8623B is adapted to and intended for use in the North Central

and northeastern U.S. for hay and haylage production. It has been

tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 76% purple and

24% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. AP 8623B has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial

wilt, Fusarium wilt and Phytophthora root rot, resistance to

Verticillium wilt and pea aphid and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces

(Race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue

alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed 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 classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

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

1. Majestic has 100% 'Oneida VR' parentage. Majestic is a synthetic

variety developed by sequentially selecting 92 plants for resistance

to both anthracnose (Race 1) and Phytophthora root rot from Oneida VR.

Syn. 1 seed on these 92 plants was produced by honeybees in indoor

cages at Cornell University. Syn. 1 seed was planted to produce

breeder seed (Syn. 2) under cage isolations in Nampa, Idaho in 1986,

1987, and 1988. Breeder seed lots will be bulked for future planting

for foundation seed production. Approximate germplasm sources

contributed to this variety are 50% Flemish, 40% M. varia, 8% M.

falcata, and 2% Ladak.

2. Majestic is adapted to and intended for use in the northern United

States for hay, haylage, greenchop, and dehydration. It has been

tested in New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Montana.

3. Majestic is a dormant variety with fall dormancy reaction similar

to that of Ranger. Flower color is 72% purple and 28% variegated.

4. Majestic has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium

wilt, and Verticillium wilt; resistance to bacterial wilt; and

moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot. It is susceptible to

spotted alfalfa aphid. It has not been tested for resistances to stem

nematode, pea aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn. 2) was produced under cage isolations in Idaho

in sufficient quantity to last the life of the variety. Seed produced

in 1986, 1987, and 1988 will be bulked for future production of

foundation seed. This seed is maintained by the Department of Plant

Breeding & Biometry at Cornell University. Foundation seed (Syn. 3)

may be produced from breeder seed in the northern USA on stands no

more than 3 years old unless by consent of the breeder. Production of

foundation seed requires approval from the New York Seed Improvement

Cooperative. Certified seed (Syn. 3 or 4) may be produced from breeder

or foundation seed on stands no more than 6 years old.

6. Certified seed was first marketed in 1989.

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

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

Victory

1. Victory has 50% 'Mohawk' and 50% 'Oneida VR' parentage. Victory is a

106-clone synthetic variety developed by selecting plants from Mohawk

for resistance to anthracnose (Race 1) and crossing them with Oneida

VR. Progenies were sequentially selected for resistances to both

anthracnose (Race 1) and Verticillium wilt within the same generation

under controlled environmental conditions. In 1983, the selected

plants were intercrossed by honeybees in indoor isolation at Cornell

University to produce Syn. 1 seed. In 1984, equal quantity of seed per

parent was bulked and planted in an isolated field in Nampa, Idaho to

produce Syn. 2 (breeder) seed. Breeder seed was produced in 1984 and

1985. Lots from these two years will be bulked for future plantings of

fields for foundation seed production. Approximate germplasm sources

contributed to this variety are 25% Flemish, 60% M. varia, 12% M.

falcata, and 3% Ladak.

2. Victory is adapted to and intended for use in the northern United

States for hay, haylage, greenchop, and dehydration. It has been

tested in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, and

Iowa.

3. Victory is a dormant variety with fall dormancy reaction similar to

that of Ranger. Flower color is 75% purple and 25% variegated.

4. Victory has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial

wilt, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to Verticillium wilt; and moderate

resistance to Phytophthora root rot. It is susceptible to spotted

alfalfa aphid. It has not been tested for resistances to stem

nematode, pea aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid.

5. In 1984 and 1985, breeder seed (Syn. 2) was produced in field

isolation in Idaho in sufficient quantity to last the life of the

variety. This seed is maintained by the Department of Plant Breeding &

Biometry at Cornell University. The two lots of breeder seed will be

bulked for future plantings for foundation seed production. Foundation

seed (Syn. 2 and 3) may be produced from Breeder seed in the northern

USA on stands no more than 3 years old unless by consent of the

breeder. Production of foundation seed requires approval from the New

York Seed Improvement Cooperative. Certified seed (Syn. 3 or 4) may be

produced from breeder or foundation seed on stands no more than 5

years old.

6. Certified seed was first marketed in 1990.

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

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

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989 (listed as VS--550)

We are requesting an amended description for the variety Mede (C/W--550), based on data from additional testing. Mede was originally classified as NOT TESTED for bacterial wilt, we feel that a moderately resistant rating more accurately reflects the Mede reaction to this pathogen.

BACTERIAL WILT

Test conducted by VISTA at West Salem, WI.

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

-------------------------------------------------(by VISTA)-----------

This variety MR 1989 2 16.5 26 3.28

1. Vernal R 25.7 40 3.17

2. WL 316 MR 14.7 23 3.41

3. Narragansett S 0.0 0 4.08

Test Mean: 34.7 54 1.75

L.S.D. (.05) 10.3 16 0.39

C.V. (%) 25.4 25 15.01

Ultra

See Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

We are requesting an amended description for the variety Ultra (C/W 423) based on data from additional testing. Ultra was originally classified as NOT TESTED for stem nematode, we feel that a resistant rating accurately reflects the Ultra reaction to this pest.

STEM NEMATODE

Test conducted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

This variety R 1990 2 54 2.7

1. Lahontan R 52 2.6

2. Ranger S 9 4.0

3.

Test Mean: 40.00 3.12

L.S.D. (.05) 15.1 0.49

C.V. (%) 29.5 12.2

Express

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

We are requesting an amended description for the experimental variety VS-746, now named Express, based on data from additional testing. Express was originally classified NOT TESTED, we feel that a moderately resistant rating for bacterial wilt, and a resistant rating for stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid more accurately reflects the Express reaction to these pests.

BACTERIAL WILT

Test conducted by VISTA at West Salem, WI

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

---------------------------------------------------VISTA--------------

This variety MR 1989 1 18.0 28 3.21

1. Vernal R 25.7 40 3.17

2. WL 316 MR 14.7 23 3.41

3. Narragansett S 0.0 0 4.08

Test Mean: 34.7 54 1.75

L.S.D. (.05) 10.3 16 0.39

C.V. (%) 25.4 25 15.01

STEM NEMATODE

Test conducted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

1. Lahontan R 52 2.6

2. Ranger S 9 4.0

3.

Test Mean: 40.0 3.12

L.S.D. (.05) 15.1 0.49

C.V. (%) 29.5 12.2

BLUE ALFALFA APHID

Test conducted by A.A. Zarrabi at Oklahoma State University

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

--------------------------------------------------(by OSU)------------

This variety R 1990 2 23.2 35.5 3.90

1. CUF 101 HR 30.2 45.0 3.70

2. Arc S 2.5 3.8 4.30

3.

Test Mean: 18.0 26.9 3.95

L.S.D. (.05) 5.7 28.4 .17

C.V. (%) 22.0 22.0 3.0

DK-189

See Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

We are requesting an amended description for the variety DK-189 (VS-754) based on data from additional testing. DK-189 was originally classifies NOT TESTED, we feel that a moderately resistant rating for stem nematode and a resistant rating for blue alfalfa aphid more accurately reflects the DK-189 reaction to these pests.

STEM NEMATODE

Test conduscted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

1. Lahontan R 52 2.6

2. Ranger S 9 4.0

Unadjust. Score or

%R A.S.I.

3.

Test Mean: 40.0 3.12

L.S.D. (.05) 15.1 0.49

C.V. (%) 29.5 12.2

BLUE ALFALFA APHID

Test conducted by A.A. Zarrabi at Oklahoma State University

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

--------------------------------------------------Oklahoma------------

This variety R 1990 2 25.9 38.6 3.75

1. CUF 101 HR 30.2 45.0 3.70

2. Arc S 2.5 3.8 4.30

3.

Test Mean: 18.0 26.9 3.95

L.S.D. (.05) 5.7 8.4 .17

C.V. (%) 22.0 22.0 3.0

Legend

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXVI, March, 1988

We are requesting an amended description for the variety Legend (VS-464) based on data from additional testing. Legend was originally classified NOT TESTED to stem nematode, we feel that a resistant rating accurately reflects the Legend reaction to this pest.

STEM NEMATODE

Test conducted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.

1. Apalachee HR 50 2.8

2. Ranger S 5 4.3

3.

Test Mean: 26.5 3.52

L.S.D. (.05) 10.2 0.34

C.V. (%) 29.9 7.5

Scoring system used: (1-5), 1=no symptoms, (1+2)=resistant

1. Precedent is a synthetic variety with 301 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticilliurn wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of Precedent: 2980, Bronco, Asset, Pro--Cut 2, and Legend. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 4%, Ladak -- 6%, M. varia -- 28%, Turkistan - 3%, Flemish -- 52% and Chilean -- 7%.

2. Precedent is adapted to and intended for use in the north central, northeastern and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, New York, Iowa, Idaho, Michigan.

3. Precedent is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 83% purple, 17% variegated, and a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Precedent has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to anthracnose(race 1), Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder

seed was produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient

foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be

maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields

are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991

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

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

633

1. 633 is a synthetic variety with 300 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium

wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot

and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

The following germplasm sources were used in the development of 633:

Edge, Apollo II, Crown, Verta +, Endure, G--2852 and DK--125.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are as follows: M. falcata

--6%, Ladak --5%, M. varia --25%, Turkistan --5%, Flemish --57%, and

Chilean --2%.

2. 633 is adapted to and intended for use in the central,

northeastern, northwestern and southeastern U.S. for hay, haylage,

greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin,

Michigan, Iowa, Idaho, Nebraska, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia,

Alabama.

3. 633 is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to

Saranac. Flower color is 70% purple, 30% variegated, and a trace

of white, yellow and cream.

4. 633 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt,

Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid with resistance to

Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and pea aphid. It has moderate

resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (race 1 ) and stem nematode.

Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

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

Legacy

1. Legacy is a synthetic variety with 320 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot

and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium

wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot

and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

The following germplasm sources were used in the development of

Legacy: VS-775, 98, Pro--Cut 2, 5432, Surpass and Magnum +. Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata --10%, Ladak --3%, M.

varia --25%, Turkistan --6%, Flemish --52%, Chilean --4%.

2. Legacy is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral, northwestern and eastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy

production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa and Pennsylvania.

3. Legacy is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 65% purple, 35% variegated, and a trace of

white, yellow, and cream.

4. Legacy has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid with resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

of breeder and two generations of the 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation

seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by

VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3

and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

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

Zenith

1. Zenith is a synthetic variety with 227 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

The following germplasm sources were used in the development of

Zenith: VS--775, Ultra, 98, Surpass, and Legend. Approximate germplasm

source contributions are: M. falcata --10%, Ladak --9%, M. varia --30%, Turkistan --5%, Flemish --43%, Chilean --3%.

2. Zenith is adapted to and intended for use in the north central and

northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It

has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota and Pennsylvania.

3. Zenith is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 61% purple, 39%variegated, and a trace of white,

yellow, and cream.

4. Zenith has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt,

bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and spotted alfalfa aphid with

resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot

(race 1 ) and moderate resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to blue

alfalfa aphid has not been adequately 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder

seed was produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient

foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be

maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields

are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

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

Blazer

1. Blazer XL is a synthetic variety with 580 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of Blazer XL: VS--775, VIP, AgriMate, Pro--Cut 2, Asset and 2980. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata --8%, Ladak --7%, M. varia --20% Turkistan -9%, Flemish --54%, and Chilean --2%.

2. Blazer XL is adapted to and intended for use in the north central

and northeastern and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or

dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Iowa,

Idaho, Minnesota, Washington, and Montana.

3. Blazer XL is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is 62% purple, 38% variegated, and a trace of white, yellow, and cream.

4. Blazer XL has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium

wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and spotted alfalfa aphid with resistance

to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, stem nematode, pea aphid,

and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to the blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder

seed was produced under field isolation at Caldwell, ID. Sufficient

foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be

maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields

are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

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

PGI 8737N

1. PGI 8737N is a 157 clone synthetic developed through phenotypic

recurrent selection for reaction to Verticillium wilt, stem nematode,

spotted alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot and anthracnose. It was

selected from 8 PGI breeding lines which trace to WL-316, DK--135,

Eagle, Vernema, Trumpetor, and Vector. The 157 plants were placed in a

cage at Nampa, Idaho where breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in

1987.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata 3%, Ladak

3%, M. varia 16%, Turkistan 8%, Flemish 61%, Chilean 8%, and Unknown

1%.

2. PGI 8737N is adapted to and intended for use in the northwestern

and north central U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehydrated

alfalfa production. It has been evaluated for forage yield and

persistence in Wisconsin, Iowa and Idaho.

3. PGI 8737N is a dormant cultivar with dormancy similar to Ranger.

Flower color is 97% purple, 2% variegated, 1% cream with a trace of

yellow.

4. PGI 8737N has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt

and pea aphid; resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, and spotted alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance to stem and

Columbia root-knot nematode (Race II). Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid

has not been determined.

5. Sufficient breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced to last the life of

the variety. Seed classes will be breeder (Syn 1), foundation (Syn 2

or 3), and certified (Syn 2, 3 or 4). Foundation seed may only be

produced from breeder seed. A second generation of foundation seed

(Syn 3) may be produced at the breeder's discretion. Certified seed

may only be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. Stand

duration will be 1, 4 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and

certified seed fields respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection is undecided at this time. It has not yet

been decided whether or not to apply for Plant Variety Protection.

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

Pest resistance (item 4 of the original description) has been

redescribed by the breeder for the following varieties:

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Armona has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Fusarium wilt, and Southern root--knot nematode, resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, and stem nematode; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot and bacterial wilt; and has low resistance to anthracnose and Verticillium wilt.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Madera has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, and stem nematode; and low resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and anthracnose.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Maricopa has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot, and stem nematode; moderate resistance to bacterial wilt and Verticillium wilt; low resistance to anthracnose.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXVI, March, 1988

Mecca has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and Phytophthora root rot; and low resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose, and stem nematode. Its reaction to Verticillium wilt has not been determined.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXVI, March, 1988

Sutter has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid, and Southern root--knot nematode; resistance to bacterial wilt, stem nematode, and pea aphid. It has moderate resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and low resistance to Verticillium wilt. Sutter is susceptible to anthracnose.

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXIII, April, 1987

Yolo has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Southern root--knot nematode, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to blue alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode; and low resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt and anthracnose.

OK 49

1. Parents of OK 49 consisted of 94 plants originating from experimental lines developed by recurrent phenotypic selection and strain crossing. 24 plants from OK 37, selected for resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid, and 70 plants from OK 24, selected for Phytophthora root rot and other root and crown rot resistance, were interpollinated in cage by honey bees to produce OK 49 Syn 1. Syn 2 (Breeders seed) was produced in isolation with honey bees in 1985. OK 37 was selected from Oklahoma common germplasm for resistance to bacterial wilt and spotted aphids. OK 24 resulted from germplasm selected for resistance to root and crown rots. Most (90%) of the original germplasm traces to Oklahoma common strains, and approximately 10% of the original plants trace to germplasm developed for resistance to the alfalfa weevil in the USDA/North Carolina State breeding program. Estimated major germplasm sources contributions to OK 49 include Chilean (95%), Flemish (1%), Turkistan (1%), and Unknown (3%).

2. OK 49 is adapted to and intended for use in the Southern Great

Plains for hay, greenchop, and dehy. It has been tested for forage

yield and persistence in Oklahoma.

3. OK 49 is moderately fall dormant, with a fall dormancy rating

similar to DuPuits. Flower color is 99% purple and 1% variegated.

4. OK 49 has resistance to Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to

bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and anthracnose (Race 1); low

resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid; and is

susceptible to Aphanomyces (Race 1) and the alfalfa weevil. It has not

been evaluated for resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphids, or

stem nematode.

5. Breeders seed (Syn 2) was produced in Oklahoma with a sufficient

quantity for the expected life of the variety held in storage. Seed

increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation, and

certified seed classes. Up to 3 harvest years are permitted on stands

producing foundation seed and up to 5 harvest years allowed on

certified seed production. Foundation seed will be produced in

Oklahoma. There is no geographic restriction on production of

certified seed.

6. Certified seed will be available in fall 1991.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection with the certification

option is anticipated.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included in

the Application for Review of Alfalfa Varieties for Certification may

be provided the PVP office.

MultiKing 1

1. MultiKing 1 is a synthetic variety resulting from strain crossing

followed by phenotypic selection for Phytophthora root rot,

anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt resistance, and for

multifoliate expression and other agronomic traits. Parentage traces

primarily to Thor, NK multifoliate experimental, Drummor, Maris Kabul,

Multileaf 1, Apollo 2, Sverre and other NK experimentals. Estimates of

the major germplasm sources are M. falcata (5%), Ladak (4%), M. varia

(19%), Turkistan (11%), Flemish (55%), Chilean (3%) and unknown (3%).

2. MultiKing 1 is intended for use and is adapted to the Northeast,

North Central, and Pacific Northwest U.S. for hay, haylage, and

dehydration purposes. It has been tested for forage yield in

Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington, and Ontario.

3. MultiKing 1 is a dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Ranger. MultiKing 1 is a multifoliolate variety with 60% of the plants expressing the trait at late bud to 10% bloom. Flower color of MultiKing 1 at full bloom is approximately 90% purple and l0% variegated with a trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. MultiKing 1 has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium

wilt; resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Verticillium wilt, and

Phytophthora root rot; moderate resistance to stem nematode, pea

aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid; and is susceptible to blue aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 2400 plants in isolation near

Woodland, CA. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder

seed (Syn 1), two generations of foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3), and two

generations of certified seed (Syn 3 or 4)are recognized. Sufficient

foundation seed for the life of this variety will be maintained by

Northrup King. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires the

consent of the breeder. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields

are limited to 3 and 5 years respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. This variety has been submitted for Plant Variety Protection.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

1. Cheesman 29VR is a synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic

recurrent selection for resistance to anthracnose, Phytophthora root

rot, Verticillium wilt, and spotted alfalfa aphid in three

experimental lines followed by strain crossing. Parentage traces to

DKl35, Apollo 2, Commandor and Oneida. Estimates of the major

germplasm sources are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (5%), M. varia (25%),

Turkistan (1%), Flemish (27%), Chilean (2%), and unknown (33%).

2. Cheesman 29VR is intended for use and adapted to the Northeast,

North Central, Central, and Pacific Northwest U.S. for hay, haylage,

and dehydration purposes. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Washington,

Minnesota, and Ontario.

3. Cheesman 29VR is a dormant varity with fall dormancy similar to

Ranger. Flower color at full bloom is 78% purple and 22% variegated

with a trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. Cheesman 29VR has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and Verticillium

wilt; resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid; and is susceptible to

blue aphid and Aphanomyces (race 1). It has not been tested for stem

nematode.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in cage isolation near Woodland,

CA. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder seed (Syn

1), two generations of foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3), and two

generations of certified seed (Syn 3 or 4). Sufficient foundation seed

for the life of the variety will be maintained by Northrup King

Company. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires the consent of

the breeder. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are

limited to 3 and 5 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

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

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

Resistar

1. Resistar is a 400-clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were

selected for resistance to one or more of the following diseases:

anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora root rot, and Verticillium wilt.

Parent clones trace to the varieties Arrow, Centurion, Dart, Sparta,

and Verta +. Estimates of germplasm sources are: M. falcata (5%),

Ladak (5%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (12%), Flemish (46%), Chilean

(7%), Peruvian (2%), unknown (2%).

2. Resistar is adapted to and intended for use as hay, haylage,

greenchop, and dehydration from the upper midwest through the mid-

south production areas. It has been tested in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,

Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin.

3. Resistar is a moderately dormant variety, similar to Saranac.

Flower color is approximately 86% purple, 14% variegated, and a trace

of cream, yellow, and white.

4. Resistar is highly resistant to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

and Phytophthora root rot; resistant to anthracnose (Race 1), stem

nematode, and bacterial wilt; and moderately resistant to spotted

alfalfa aphid. It has not been tested for reaction to pea aphid or

blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder (syn 1), and

two generations each of foundation (syn 2 or 3) and certified (syn 3

or 4) classes. Breeder seed was produced in isolation in Washington

sufficient for the life of the variety, and will be maintained in cold

storage in separate lots by FFR Cooperative. Length of stand for

breeder seed is two years, three years for foundation seed production,

and six years for certified production. Breeder and foundation seed

production are limited to the northwestern United States.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

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

8. Information in this application may be turned over to the PVP

office.

1. Cimarron VR is a synthetic alfalfa variety, selected from the

Cimarron variety by phenotypic recurrent selection for resistance to

Verticillium wilt and other pests. Thc germplasm sources of Cimarron

VR are considered to be largely from Chilean and Flemish origins with

estimates as follows: M.falcata =2%, Ladak =2%, M.varia =20%,

Turkistan =10%, Flemish =26% and Chilean =40%.

2. Cimarron VR is intended for use as hay, haylage, greenchop,

dehydration products, and conservation cover crop. It has been tested

in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma.

3. Fall dormancy (fall growth) is similar to Du Puits. Flower color is

81 % purple, 19% variegated with a trace of cream flowered plants.

4. Cimarron VR has high resistance to anthracnose, bacierial wilt,

Fusarium wilt, pea aphid and the spotted alfalfa aphid; has resistance

to Verticillium wilt and stem nematode; moderate resistance to

Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces root rot and blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified seed classes; i.e. , breeder (Syn 1), foundation (Syn 2), certified (Syn 3). Breeder seed was produced under isolation in Apex, NC. Foundation and certified class are produced by Great Plains Research Company, Inc. under contract with seed growers. Age of stand for seed production for breeder, foundation and certified seed is 1, 2 and 6 years, respectively. Breeder and foundation seed stocks are maintained by Great Plains Research Company, Inc.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1990.

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

Act. The certification option will not be requested.

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

Belmont

1. Belmont is a synthetic alfalfa variety selected from WL 316 (40%),

Apollo II (30%), Oneida VR (10%), Trumpetor (10%), and Vernema (10%) by

recurrent selection for resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose,

Phytophthora, spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid

followed by multiple strain crosses. The germplasm sources of Belmont

are estimated to be 50% Flemish and 50% unknown.

2. Belmont is intended for use as hay, haylage, greenchop, and

dehydration products in the Northeastern and Central United States. It

has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Pennsylvania, New York and Georgia.

3. Fall dormancy (fall growth) is similar to DuPuits. Flower color is

86% purple, 14% variegated with a trace of cream flowered plants.

4. Belmont has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt,

Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and resistance to

Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode, blue alfalfa

aphid and anthracnose (race 2).

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation

each of breeder, foundation and certified seed classes: i.e., breeder

(Syn 1), foundation (Syn 2), certified (Syn 3). Breeder seed was

produced under isolation in Apex, NC. Foundation and certified classes

are produced by Great Plains Research Company, Inc. under contact with

seed growers. Age of stand for seed production for breeder, foundation

and certified seed is 1, 2 and 6 years, respectively. Breeder and

foundation seed stocks are maintained by Great Plains Research Company,

Inc.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection under the Act.

The certification option will not be requested.

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

Jade

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990

1. Jade is an 8 clone synthetic variety. Parent clones trace back

through several intermediate steps to Teweles Multistrain, MSB, Tempo,

Apollo, Answer, MNP--D1, Iroquois and Dairyland experimentals.

Dairyland experimentals trace back to Flandria, Culver, Vernal and

Ranger. Parent clones were selected out of forage yield plots and

progeny tested for one or more of the following traits: Forage yield,

stand persistence, winter hardiness, seed yield, and resistance to

bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose,

Verticillium wilt and Aphanomyces. The percent of germplasm sources

are: M. falcata (10), Ladak (30), M. varia (5), Turkistan, (10),

Flemish (40) and Chilean (5).

2. Jade has been designed for the upper midwest and northeastern

region of the United States for hay, haylage, greenchop and

dehydration. The states where it has been tested are Wisconsin, Iowa

and Illinois.

3. Flower color in the Syn. 2 generation is 80% purple, 20% variegated

with trace amounts of cream, white and yellow. Growth habit in

mid--summer is erect and semi--erect in the fall. Its fall dormancy is

similar to the variety Saranac.

4. Jade has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot,

resistance to Fusarium wilt, anthracnose (Race 1) and Verticillium

wilt, with moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and low

resistance to Aphanomyces. Its reaction to pea aphid, blue alfalfa

aphid and stem nematode has not been tested.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental clones

in an isolation block as Syn. 1. Enough Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was

produced for the expected life of the variety. Seed lots will be kept

separate. Foundation seed will be produced from Breeder seed and

Certified seed from either Breeder or Foundation seed. One generation

each of Breeder and Foundation and two generations of Certified seed

classes are recognized. A maximum of three years each is permitted on

stands producing Breeder and Foundation seed, with five years for

Certified seed.

6. Certified seed will be available the spring of 1991.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. As a means of additional varietal protection, information included

with this application may be provided to the PVP office.

DS504

(Description amended)

See: Varietal Publication No. CXXXII, March, 1989

1. DS504 is a twenty clone synthetic variety. Parent clones were selected from forage yield plots and progeny tested for the following traits: Forage yield, stand persistence, winter hardiness, seed yield and resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt and spotted alfalfa aphid. Parental clones trace to Teweles Multistrain (4), Saranac AR (1), MN germplasm releases, MNP-Dl (4), MNBI (4) and P42 (1), USDA-Beltsville germplasm releases, MSA-W4 (3). The percent of germplasm sources are M. falcata (5), Ladak (4), M. varia (28), Turkistan (30), Flemish (25), and Chilean (8).

2. DS504 has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota aid Michigan.

It will be marketed in the Midwest states (WI, IA, MN, MI, IL, etc.)

The primary purpose will be for hay, green chop and dehydration.

3. DS504 is moderately dormant similar to Saranac. Flower color is 82%

purple, 18% variegated and trace of cream, white and yellow. Growth

habit is erect in mid-summer and semi-erect in the fall.

4. This variety has resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root

rot, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and spotted alfalfa aphid and

moderate resistance to anthracnose. It has not been tested for stem

nematode, pea aphid and blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental clones

in a cage as Syn. 1. Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was grown for the expected

life of the variety and will be kept separate from year to year.

Foundation seed will be produced from Breeder seed and Certified seed

either from Breeder or Foundation seed. One generation each of

Breeder, Foundation, and Certified seed class is recognized. A

maximum of three years each is permitted on stands producing Breeder

and Foundation seed with five years for Certified seed.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. This information may be turned over to the Plant Variety Protection

office.

1. DS764 is a 150 clone synthetic developed from plants selected for

one or more of the following traits: Seed yield, plant vigor,

persistence, resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose,

Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, pea aphid and

spotted alfalfa aphid. Germplasm used in the development of DS764 was

Diamond, Pioneer 581, WL320 and Shenandoah. The percent of germplasm

sources are: M. falcata (4%), Ladak (1%), M. varia (17%), Turkistan

(11%), Flemish (44%), Chilean (5%), Peruvian (1%), Indian (1%),

African (1%) aid Unknown (15%).

2. DS764 adapted to and is intended for use in the Southeastern and

Central Midwest Region of the United States for hay, haylage,

greenchop and dehydration. The states where it has been tested are

Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina and Georgia.

3. DS764 is moderately dormant and similar to the variety Lahonton.

Growth habit in mid-summer is erect and semi-erect in the fall. Flower

color in the Syn. 2 generation is 82% purple, 18% variegated and trace

amounts of cream, white and yellow.

4. DS764 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and

Phytophthora root rot, with resistance to anthracnose (Race 1),

Verticillium wilt, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid. Its reaction

to blue alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was produced under field isolation near

Sloughhouse, CA. Dairyland Research will maintain sufficient Breeder

and Foundation seed (Syn. 2) stocks for the expected life of the

variety. Limitations on age of stand for Breeder, Foundation and

Certified, (Syn. 2 or 3) is 1, 3, and 5 years respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available the spring of 1992.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. As a means of additional varietal protection, information included

with this application may be provided to the PVP office.

MBS 2942

1. MBS 2942 is an eight clone synthetic variety. Parent plants were

selected out of forage yield plots and/or disease nurseries and

progeny tested for one or more of the following traits: Forage yield,

stand persistence, seed yield, resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium

wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt,

Aphanomyces, spotted alfalfa aphid and pea aphid. The percentages of

parent clones trace back through several intermediate steps to: Tempo,

Teweles Multistrain, MnPD--1 and Dairyland experimentals. Dairyland

experimentals trace back to Ranger and Vernal. The percent of

germplasm sources are: M. falcata (2%), Ladak (10%), M. varia (7%),

Turkistan (6%), Flemish (65%), and Chilean (10%).

2. MBS 2942 is adapted and is intended for use in the Upper Midwest

and Northeast Region of the United States for hay, haylage, greenchop

and dehydration. The states where it has been tested are Wisconsin,

Iowa and Michigan.

3. MBS 2942 is a moderately dormant and similar to the variety

Saranac. Growth habit in mid-summer is erect and semi-erect in the

fall. Flower color in the Syn. 2 generation is 97% purple and 3%

variegated, with trace amounts of cream, yellow and white.

4. MBS 2942 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, with resistance to anthracnose (Race

1), Verticillium wilt and moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid

and low resistance to Aphanomyces (Race 1). Its reaction to blue

alfalfa aphid and stem nematode has not been tested.

5. Breeder seed has been produced from cuttings of the parental clones

in an isolation block as Syn. 1. Enough Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was

produced for the expected life of the variety. Parental clones are

being maintained for the option of producing more Breeder seed.

Foundation seed will be produced from Breeder seed and Certified seed

from either Breeder or Foundation seed. One generation each of Breeder

and Foundation (Syn. 2) and two generations of Certified seed (Syn. 2

or 3) classes are recognized. A maximum of three years each is

permitted on stands producing Breeder and Foundation seed with five

years for Certified seed.

6. Certified seed will be available the spring of 1992.

7. Application for the Plant Variety Protection is undecided.

8. As a means of additional varietal protection, information included

with this application may be provided to the PVP office.

5715

1. 5715 is a 102 plant synthetic cultivar with parents selected

through phenotypic recurrent selection originating from several

experimental lines tracing to BAA 17, BAA 20, CUF 101, Moapa 69,

Lahontan, N71 Brand, UC Cargo, UCPX, UC Salton and others with minor

contributions. Parent plants were selected for one or more of the

following: anthracnose, blue alfalfa aphid, and Phytophthora root rot.

Germplasm sources are: M.varia (1%), Turkistan (10%), Flemish (2%),

Chilean (9%), Indian (9%), African (33%), with (36%) unknown.

2. 5715 is intended for use in the San Joaquin and Imperial valleys of California and the low desert areas of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehydration. It is expected to be adapted where other nondormant alfalfas are grown. 5715 has been tested in California using the following experimental designation:

XAIB1, YAIB1 and 86PN741.

3. 5715 is a nondormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Moapa

69. Flower color of the Syn 2 generation is approximately 93% purple

and 7% variegated. Growth habit is erect in mid-summer and erect in

fall.

4. 5715 has high resistance to anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, blue

alfalfa aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; resistance to Phytophthora

root rot and pea aphid; low resistance to bacterial wilt and

Verticillium wilt. It has not been adequately tested for stem

nematode.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced over a two year period on

parent plants in "cage isolation" and bulked. Seed classes will be breeder, foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3), and certified (Syn 2, Syn 3 or Syn 4). Foundation seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. The second generation foundation may be produced at the discretion of Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc. Limitation on ages of stand will be three and five years for foundation and certified seed, respectively. Sufficient breeder and foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc.

6. Seed will be marketed in the fall of 1990.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the

certification option will not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with

Application for Review of Alfalfa Variety for Certification may be

provided to the PVP office.

5888

1. 5888 is a 108 plant synthetic cultivar with parents selected

through phenotypic recurrent selection and originating from several

experimental lines tracing to 5929, Bonanza, El Camino, Hayden, Moapa,

N71 Brand, Sonora, WL 501 and WL 202. Parent plants were selected for

one or more of the following: Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode.

Germplasm sources are: M. varia (3%), Turkistan (4%), Chilean (3%),

Peruvian (1%), Indian (10%), African (71%), with 8% unknown.

2. 5888 is intended for use in the San Joaquin and Imperial valleys of

California and the low desert areas of Arizona, California, New Mexico

and Texas for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehydration. It is expected

to be adapted where other nondormants are grown. 5888 has been tested

in California. The variety has been tested using the following

experimental designations: XAN82, YAN82 and 86SN711.

3. 5888 is a nondormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Moapa

69. Flower color of the Syn 2 generation is purple. Growth habit is

erect in mid summer and the fall.

4. 5888 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and spotted alfalfa

aphid; resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Phytophthora root

rot and stem nematode. 5888 has not been adequately tested for

bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, or anthracnose.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced over a two year period on parent

plants in "cage isolation" and bulked. Seed classes will be breeder,

foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3), and certified (Syn 2, Syn 3 or Syn 4).

Foundation seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. The second

generation foundation may be produced at the discretion of Pioneer

Hi--Bred International, Inc. Limitation on ages of stand will be three

and five years for foundation and certified seed, respectively.

Sufficient breeder and foundation seed for the projected life of the

variety will be maintained by Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc.

6. Seed will be marketed in the fall of 1990.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the

certification option will not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with

Application for Review of Alfalfa Variety for Certification may be

provide to the PVP office.

5311

1. 5311 is a 24 clone synthetic with parental clones replicated in

"cage isolation". Seed harvested from each clone and bulked in 1980 is

considered breeder seed (Syn 1). Parental clones were selected for one

or more of the following: Seed yield, bacterial wilt, spotted alfalfa

aphid and Phytophthora root rot. Parents trace through several

intermediate experimental lines to: 545, Agate, Vernal, Culver, Atra

55, Cherokee, Dawson, 520, 521, Conquest, Iroquois, Narragansett,

MSA--C4, MSB W--4, Ramsey, MSB--C4, Flemish, Kayseri and others with

small contributions. In addition, parental clones were evaluated for

forage yield and pest resistance using OP progeny tests at several

locations. Germplasm sources are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak (20%), M.

varia (47%), Turkistan (7%), Flemish (1%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian

(1%), and 9% unknown.

2. 5311 is adapted to and recommended for use in the northern regions

of the U.S.A. and southeast regions of Canada for hay, haylage,

greenchop and dehydration. The states in which 5311 have been tested

are: Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania,

Maryland, Oregon, Washington, Illinois and Wisconsin. It has also been

tested in the Province of Ontario, Canada. The variety has been tested

using the following experimental designations: XAF3l, YAF3l, 80P--l and

80P--2.

3. 5311 has a fall dormancy and winterhardiness similar to Ranger.

Flower color of the Syn 3 generation is approximately 98% purple, 1%

variegated, 1% yellow and a trace of cream and white. Growth habit is

erect in mid summer and semi--erect in the fall.

4. 5311 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and pea

aphid; resistance to Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid;

moderate resistance to stem nematode and Verticillium wilt. Resistance

to anthracnose and blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately

determined.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on parent plants in "cage

isolation" and bulked. Seed classes will be breeder, foundation (Syn 2

or Syn 3), and certified (Syn 3 or Syn 4). Foundation seed may be

produced from breeder or foundation. The second generation foundation

seed may be produced at the discretion of Pioneer Hi--Bred

International, Inc. Limitation on age of stand for producing breeder,

foundation, and certified seed will be one, three and five years,

respectively. Sufficient breeder and foundation seed for the projected

life of the variety will be maintained by Pioneer Hi--Bred

International, Inc.

6. Seed will be marketed in the spring of 1991.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the

certification option will not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included in

the Application for Review of Alfalfa Varieties for Certification may

be provided to the PVP office.

5333

1. 5333 in a synthetic variety comprised from 145 plants originating

from experimental lines tracing to 5432, 532, 120, 524, NCMP10,

MSACW3AN4, Vernal, Armor, Magnum, Mercury, 5444, Apollo, 521, Agate,

Endure, Futura, 526, 5364, 555, B7AC3AN1, Honeoye, Europe, Vertus,

Daer Feldt, Culver, MSA--C4, MSB--C4, 520, Iroquois, Narragansett, Team,

Cherokee, Arnim, Saranac AR, Dawson, Anchor, DuPuits, 530, 531, and

others with minor contributions. Parent plants were selected through

phenotypic recurrent selection from various experimental lines for one

or more of the following: Bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose,

Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and expression of

multifoliolate leaves. Germplasm sources are: M.falcata (6%), Ladak

(10%), M. varia (27%), Turkistan (6%), Flemish (27%), Chilean (6%),

with (18%) unknown.

2. 5333 is adapted to and intended for use in the central and northern

region of the United States for hay, haylage, greenchop and

dehydration. The states in which 5333 have been tested are: Iowa,

Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,

Oregon and Washington.

3. 5333 is a moderately dormant cultivar with fall dormancy similar to

Saranac. Flower color in the Syn 2 generation is approximately 88%

purple, 12% variegated and a trace of yellow, white and cream. Growth

habit is erect in midsummer and semi--erect in the fall. Approximately

50% of the plants and/or stems express multifoliolate leaves in the

field at full bloom.

4. 5333 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt,

Fusarium wilt, and pea aphids; resistance to anthracnose (race 2),

Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance

to Verticillium wilt; low resistance to stem nematode. 5333 has not

been tested for blue alfalfa aphid.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced over a two year period on parent

plants in "cage isolation" and bulked. Seed classes will be breeder,

foundation (Syn 2 or Syn 3) and certified (Syn 2, Syn 3 or Syn 4).

Foundation seed may be produced from breeder or foundation. The second

generation foundation may be produced at the discretion of Pioneer Hi--

Bred International, Inc. Limitations on ages of stand will be three

and five years, respectively, for foundation and certified seed.

Sufficient breeder and foundation seed for the projected life of the

variety will be maintained by Pioneer Hi--Bred International, Inc.

6. Seed will be marketed in the spring of 1991.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the

certification option will not be requested.

8. As a means of added varietal protection, information included with

the Application for Review of Alfalfa variety for Certification may be

provided to the PVP office.

86-15

1. 86-15 is a synthetic variety composed of 147 plants from two elite

experimental lines selected for resistance to anthracnose (70) and

verticillium wilt (77). Source material traces to 11 experimental

lines selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose,

Verticillium wilt, and Rhizoctonia root rot. Parental germplasm traces

to Crusader, Vernal, Vertus, Saranac, Atlantic, and Ranger.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 10%;

Ladak -- 14%; M. varia -- 30%; Turkistan -- 4%; Flemish -- 38%; and

Chilean -- 4%.

2. 86-15 is adapted for use in the northeast, northwest, and

northcentral U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86-15

has been yield tested in Washington, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and New

York.

3. 86-15 is a fall-dormant variety with fall-dormancy similar to that

of Ranger. Flower color of 86-15 approximates 65% purple and 35%

variegated.

4. 86-15 has high resistance to anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, and

Phytophthora root rot; resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium

wilt, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid; and moderate resistance to

stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately

tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 147 plants under cage-isolation at Warden, WA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Warden, WA for the expected life of the variety. 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 are 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP.

86-24

1. 86--24 is a synthetic variety composed of 93 plants selected for resistance to Verticillium wilt. Source material traces to six experimental lines selected for bacterial wilt resistance and for creeping-rootedness in spaced plant nurseries. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and for creeping-rootedness. Parental germplasm traces to Ky Z--1, Rambler, Rhizoma, and Vernal. Approximate germplasm source contribution are: M. falcata -- 38%; Ladak -- 20%; M. varia -- 24%; Turkistan -- 14%; and Flemish -- 4%.

2. 86--24 is adapted for use in the northeast, northcentral and northwest U.S., and in western Canada for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86--24 has been yield--tested in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Wisconsin.

3. 86--24 is a fall--dormant variety with fall--dormancy similar to that of Vernal. Flower color of 86--24 approximates 72% purple, 20% variegated, 3% cream and 5% yellow. Under spaced--plant conditions at Highland, MD, 38% of the plants exhibited the creeping--rooted characteristic 14 months after planting.

4. 86--24 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt; resistance to bacterial wilt; moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt; low resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid; and is susceptible to Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode. Reaction to anthracnose, pea aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 93 plants under cage--isolation at Warden, WA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed is being produced near Warden, Washington for the expected life of the variety. 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 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

86-141

1. 86--141 is a synthetic variety composed of 243 plants selected for resistance to anthracnose. Source material traces to two elite experimental lines selected for agronomic appearance and for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Verticillium wilt. Parental germplasm traces to Allstar, Vernal, Vertus, Ranger, and Atlantic. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 6%; Ladak -- 12%; M. varia -- 24%; Turkistan -- 8%; Flemish -- 44%; and Chilean -- 6%.

2. 86--141 is adapted for use in the northeast, northcentral, and northwest U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86--141 has been yield--tested in Washington, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

3. 86-141 is a moderately fall--dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to that of Saranac. Flower color of 86--141 approximates 97% purple and 3% variegated with a trace of cream.

4. 86--141 has high resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and pea aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode, and blue alfalfa aphid; and moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and northern root knot nematode.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1986 on 243 plants under cage--isolation at Bakersfield, California. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Warden, Washington for the expected life of the variety. One generation of Breeder (Syn 1) and two generations each of Foundation (Syn 2 or 3) and Certified (Syn 3 or 4) are recognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed fields are 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

Quest

1. Quest is a synthetic variety composed of 250 plants selected for agronomic appearance and resistance to anthracnose. Source material traces to two elite experimental lines selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and spotted alfalfa aphid. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Verticillium wilt. Parental germplasm traces to Chief, 629, Vernal, Vertus, and Ranger. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 5%; Ladak -- 13%; M. varia -- 28%; Turkistan -- 9%; Flemish -- 39%; and Chilean -- 6%.

2. Quest is adapted for use in the northeast, northcentral, and northwest U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. Quest has been yield-tested in Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York.

3. Quest is a moderately fall--dormant variety with fall--dormancy similar to that of Saranac. Flower color of Quest approximates 96% purple and 4% variegated with traces of cream and yellow.

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

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 250 plants under cage-isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Quincy, Washington for the expected life of the variety. 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 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation

seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

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

8. The information in the application is available to the PVP office.

WL 322 HQ

1. WL 322 HQ is a synthetic variety composed of 147 plants selected for high forage quality (high crude protein, low acid and neutral detergent fiber) using NIR spectroscopy. Source material traces to 22 clones derived from 18 experimental breeding lines that had been selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and tolerance to potato leafhopper yellowing in field nurseries. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to Verticillium wilt. Parental germplasm traces to Vernal, Saranac, Kanza, Atlantic, WL 305, and WL 309. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 6%; Ladak -- 9%; M. varia -- 32%; Turkistan -- 7%; Flemish -- 31%; Chilean -- 14%; and Peruvian -- 1%.

2. WL 322 HQ is adapted for use in the northeast, northcentral, and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. WL 322 HQ has been yield--tested in NY, PA, IA and WI.

3. WL 322 HQ is a moderately fall--dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to that of Saranac. Its flower color approximates 95% purple, 5% variegated with a trace of cream. WL 322 HQ appears to have high forage quality (high crude protein, low acid and neutral detergent fibers) when compared to some commercially available varieties.

4. WL 322 HQ has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and blue alfalfa aphid; moderate resistance to anthracnose; and low resistance to stem nematode and northern root knot nematode.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 147 plants under cage--isolation at Warden, WA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Warden, WA for the expected life of the variety. 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 are 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection. It is undecided whether the certification option will be requested.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.

Expt. No. 86-20

An amended description was approved for the variety 86-20 based on the data from additional testing for Aphanomyces Root Rot. For the original description, see: Varietal Publication No. CXXXIX, April, 1990.

Aphanomyces Root Rot

Test conducted by W-L Research at Evansville, WI

Resistance Year Syn Unadjusted Adjusted Score on

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R ASI

86-20 LR 1990 2 12 3.94

WAPH-1 R 60 2.53

Resistance Year Syn. Unadjusted Adjusted Score on

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R ASI

Agate S 5 4.24

Test Mean: 13 3.95

LSD (.05) 7 0.25

CV % 33 4.0

Scoring system used: Plants scored 1-5, with 1 and 2 considered resistant and 5=dead plant.

Royalty (Expt. No. 86-142)

An amended description was approved for the variety Royalty based on data from additional testing for Aphanomyces Root Rot. For the original description, see: Varietal Publication No. CXXIX, March 1990.

Aphanomyces Root Rot

Test conducted by W-L Research at Evansville, WI

Resistance Year Syn. Unadjusted Adjusted Score on

Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R ASI

Royalty LR 1990 2 10 4.10

WAPH-1 R 60 2.53

Agate S 5 4.24

Test Mean: 13 3.95

LSD (.05) 7 0.25

CV (%) 33 4.0

Scoring system used: Plants scored 1-5, with 1 and 2 considered resistant and 5=dead plant.

87--223

1. 87--223 is a 222 clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were

derived from two experimental varieties which had been screened

for resistance to one or more of the following: anthracnose,

Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa

aphid, stem nematode, and bacterial wilt. The two populations

were recombined and screened for resistance to blue alfalfa

aphid. The resulting experimental variety exhibited excellent

persistence and yield potential in forage yield tests at

Bakersfield and Wasco, CA. After three seasons, the

highest--yielding and disease--free clones were selected from

these yield trials. Germplasm traces primarily to WL 512, WL

450, WL 504, and WL 600. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -- 3%, Ladak -- 2%. M. varia -- 7%,

Turkistan -- 15%, Flemish -- 5%, Chilean -- 15%, Indian -- 31% and

African -- 22%.

2. 87--223 is adapted for use in the southern U.S. for hay,

haylage, and dehydration purposes. 87-223 has been tested for

forage yield in California.

3. 87--223 is a non-dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to

Moapa 69. Flower color is 99% purple and 1% variegated.

Midsummer and fall growth is erect.

4. 87--223 has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue

alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to

Phytophthora root rot; moderate resistance to anthracnose and

stem nematode; and low resistance to bacterial wilt. Its

reaction to Verticillium wilt has not been evaluated.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one

generation of breeder and two generations each 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 under cage

isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the

projected life of the variety will be maintained by W--L

Research.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety

Protection.

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

1. WL 610 is a 222 clone synthetic variety derived from the

strain cross of two W-L experimental germplasm sources which had

been screened for resistance to blue alfalfa aphid and

anthracnose and which exhibited outstanding yield and

persistence in yield trials at Bakersfield, CA. The combined

germplasm were further screened for resistance to Phytophthora

root rot, stem nematode, and anthracnose. Germplasm traces to

University of California A77-10B, CUF 101, and UC 123.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. varia -- 1%,

Turkistan -- 22%, Flemish -- 1%, Chilean -- 5%, Indian -- 12%, and

African -- 59%.

2. WL 610 is intended for use in the southwestern U.S. for hay,

haylage, greenchop, or dehydration production. It has been

tested for forage yield in California and Arizona.

3. WL 610 is a very non--dormant variety with fall dormancy

similar to CUF 101. Flower color is 99% purple and 1%

variegated. Midsummer and fall growth is erect.

4. WL 610 has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue

alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, Fusarium wilt, and stem nematode;

resistance to Phytophthora root rot; and low resistance to

bacterial wilt and anthracnose. Reaction to Verticillium wilt

has not been adequately tested.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations each of foundation and certified seed classes. Breeder (Syn.1), foundation (Syn.2 or Syn.3) and certified (Syn.3 or 4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn.3 foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by W-L Research.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety

Protection.

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

Previous Page