FG 6R87
1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include multiple pest resistance and mid-western, moderately-dormant types selected for multiple pest resistance and winterhardiness. The Fl population was selected for late fall dormancy, vigor and resistance to one or more of the following: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora and anthracnose (Race 1).
2. This variety is adapted to Winterhardy Intermountain and Great Plains regions. This variety has been tested in Idaho, Wisconsin and Oklahoma and is intended for use in the Winterhardy Intermountain and Great Plains regions.
3. Test variety is moderately fall dormant, similar to FD6 checks. Test variety is Winterhardy, similar to WS5 checks. Flower color (Syn 2) is 97% purple, 3% variegated with a trace of yellow, white and cream.
4. This variety has resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, and stem nematode; with moderate resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1) and blue alfalfa aphid. Reaction to bacterial wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid 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 1996. 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 2001.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. The information in this application may not be forwarded to the PVP office.
9. Variety Name: Date submitted November 1, 2000
Experimental designations: FG 6R87