1. FG 3L104 is a synthetic variety with 74 parent plants. Parent plants were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: stem nematode, Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora root rot. Germplasm sources used in developing FG 3L104 were FG 3B60 (31. 5%), MultiKing (31%), Dividend (12. 5%), LegenDairy (12. 5%) and Achieva (12. 5%). Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced near Nampa, Idaho in 1994. Seed was harvested in total on all parents and bulked to form breeder seed. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M.falcata (3%), Ladak (6%), M.varia (27%), Turkistan (3%), Flemish (57%) and Chilean (4%).
2. This variety is adapted to the Winterhardy Intermountain U. S. This variety has been tested in Idaho, Colorado and Oregon. It will be used in the winterhardy Intermountain U. S.
3. This variety has fall dormancy similar to FD4 checks and winter survival similar to WH3 checks. Flower color (SYN2) is 99% purple and 1% white with a trace of variegated, yellow and cream. FG 3L104 has high multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. This variety has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose (Race 1), Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode; resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; and moderate resistance to root knot nematode (M. hapla). Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot has not been 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 consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced near Nampa, Idaho in 1994. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by Forage Genetics. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1998.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. The information in this application may be forwarded to the PVP office.
9. Variety Name: Date Submitted11/1/97
Experimental designations:FG3L104