Dynasty
1. Dynasty is a synthetic variety developed by Dairyland Research International, Clinton, WI. The percent of germplasm sources are M. falcata (3), Ladak (10), M. varia (20), Turkistan (2), Flemish (45), and Chilean (2O). Parental clones traced to Vertus (5), Anchor (3), Teweles Multi-strain (origin unknown) (5), one each of Advantage, Baker, Cimarron, Buffalo, Lahontan, and Blazer. Parental clones were selected based on progeny tests for one or more of the following traits: resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose, Phytophothora root rot, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, and spotted alfalfa aphids.
2. Dynasty has been tested in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. It will be marketed in the Midwest states. The primary purpose will be for hay, green chop, and dehydration.
3. Flower color is approximately 87% purpose, 12% variegated, and less than 1% cream and yellow. Fall dormancy is moderately dormant, similar to Saranac.
4. This variety has high resistance to bacterial wilt, resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt, and spotted alfalfa aphid, and moderate resistance to anthracnose. Not tested for stem nematode, pea aphid, or 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 1987.
7. Application for Plant Variety Protection is undecided.
8. This information may be turned over to the Plant Variety Protection Office.