FG8G519
1. FG 8G519 is a synthetic variety with 80 parent clones. Parent clonal plants were selected for persistence from forage trials, late fall dormancy, multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium Wilt, blue alfalfa aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid. Germplasm sources used in developing FG 8GS 19 were Tulare (50%) and DKI8OML (50%). Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced near Nampa, Idaho in 1995. Seed was harvested in total on all parents and bulked to form breeder seed Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M.falcata (1%), Ladak (2%), M. varia (5%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (3%), - -Chilean (11%), Peruvian (1%), Indian (20%), African (35%) and unknown (7%).

2. This variety is adapted to the Southwest and Moderately Winterhardy Intermountain areas of the U. S. . This variety has been tested in Idaho, California and Argentina. It will be used in the Southwest U. S. and Argentina

3. This variety has fall dormancy similar to FD8 checks. Flower color (Syn2) is 100% purple. FG 8G519 has high multifoliolate leaf expression.

4. This variety has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid; resistance to anthracnose (Race I), Verticillium wilt, blue alfalfa aphid and stem nematode and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt. Reaction to Aphanomyces root rot and root knot nematode 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 1995. 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:

Experimental designations:FG8G519

Date Submitted 11/1/97