C106
1. C106 is a 234 plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for resistance to Sclerotinia crown and stem rot Source material traces to two elite experimental lines selected for resistance to Phytophthora root rot and ScIerotinia crown and stem rot Parental germplasm traces to Premier and Promise. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 5%; Ladak - 14%; M varia -28%; Turkistan - 13%; Flemish - 34%; and Chilean - 6%.

2. C106 is adapted to and intended for use in the North Central and East Central regions of the United States. C106 has been yield tested in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin.

3. Flower color of C106 at Syn 2 approximates 100% purple with traces of cream, variegated and white. The fall dormancy of C106 is similar to Legend (Class 4).

4. C106 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to Sclerotinia crown and stem rot, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; and low resistance to Race I Aphanomyces root rot Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and root-knot nematode has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1994 on 234 plants under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the expected life of the variety will be maintained by W-L Research. 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. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed fields are 3 and 5 years, respectively. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1998.

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

8. The information in this application can be turned over to the PVP office.

9.Experimental Designation: C106 Date submitted:November 1997.