1. Millennea is a synthetic variety with 344 parent plants. Parent plants were selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more the following pests: stem nematode, root knot nematode, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and anthracnose. Germplasm sources used in developing Millennea were Class (12. 5%), DK133 (12. 5%), Achieva (12. 5%), Benchmark (12. 5%), UN74 (12. 5%), UN72(12. 5%), Bolt ML (12. 5%) and Jewel (12. 5%). Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (4%), Ladak (4%), M. varia (30%), Turkistan (3%), Flemish (55%) and Chilean (4%).
2. This variety is adapted to the Winterhardy Intermountain U. S. This variety has been tested in Idaho, Colorado and Montana It will be used in the Intermountain U. S.
3. This variety has fall dormancy similar to FD4 checks and winter survival similar to WH3 checks. Flower color (Syn 1) is 93% purple, 7% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream. Millennea has high multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode; resistance to Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot (Race I); and moderate resistance to root knot nematode (M. hapla). Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately 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: Millennea
Date Submitted 11/1/97