1. Magna 601 is a 48 clone synthetic variety. Parent plants were selected out of forage yield plots near Clinton, WI. Parent plants were selected from Sutter. These parent plants were evaluated for bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, leaf disease, crown health and herbage growth. The percent of germplasm sources are: Turkistan(12), Chilean(4), Peruvian(1) and Unknown(83).

2. Magna 601 is adapted in the Southwestern and Northcentral Region of the United States and intended for use in the Southern and Central regions of the United States. The states where it has been tested are California and Wisconsin.

3. Magna 601 is a moderately dormant, fa