FG 9M813
1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include resistance to Phytophthora root rot and high forage yield and persistence from older trials and/or nurseries.
2. This variety is adapted to the Southwest and Moderately Winterhardy Intermountain U.S. regions. This variety has been tested in Idaho and California and is intended for use in the Southwest U.S. region.
3. Test variety is very non-dormant, similar to FD9 checks. Flower color (Syn 2) is 100% purple with a trace of variegated, white, yellow and cream.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root knot nematode (Northern); resistance to Verticillium wilt and stem nematode; and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt. Reaction to 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 1998. 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 2002.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. The information in this application may not be forwarded to the PVP offce.
9. Variety Name: Date submitted November l, 2001
Experimental designations: FG 9M813