1. Pacesetter is a synthetic
variety with 86 parents selected for multifoliolate expression, winter-hardiness
in a 3 year old Wisconsin nursery, and resistance to one or more of the
following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot,
anthracnose, Leptosphaerulina
leafspot, and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources
were used in the development of Pacesetter: DK-122, Crown II, Multi--plier,
2833, G-2841, and Olds 98. Approximate germplasm source contributions
are: M. falcata -- 6%, Ladak-- 5%, M. varia
-- 28%, Turkistan - 3%, Flemish - 52%, and Chilean - 6%.
2. Pacesetter is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop, or dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Missouri.
3. Pacesetter is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Vernal. Flower color is 70% purple, 30% variegated, and a trace of white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately 81% of the plants show some multifoliolate expression.
4. Pacesetter has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race 1), and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to Fusarium wilt, and Verticillium wilt. It is susceptible to Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid have not been tested.
5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations of the 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.
8. This information can be
forwarded to the PVP office.