Preserve
1. Preserve was developed by combining multiple pest resistant selections from several sources [Iroquois, 25%; Vernal, 48%; (NK experimental) 25% and Titan, 2%].
2. Area of probable adaptation is the upper Midwestern part of the U.S. where it will be used for general forage purposes. Preserve has been tested in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Washington, Idaho and California.
3. Preserve has moderate fall dormancy (intermediate between Ranger and Saranac). Flower color is various shades of purple.
4. Preserve has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot and low resistance to anthracnose (Race 1). Its reaction to stem nematode and pea aphid has not been determined.
5. Adequate breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced to last the life of the variety. Seed classes will be breeder, foundation and certified. Limitation on age of stand will be two, three and five years respectively.
6. Certified seed will be offered for sale in 1984.
7. Application for plant variety protection will be made but the certification option will not be requested.