TruTest
1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield potential, persistence, multifoliolate leaf expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid.
2. This variety is adapted to the Southwest and the Moderately Winterhardy Intermountain U.S. regions. This variety has been tested in Idaho and California and is intended for use in the Southwest and the Moderately Winterhardy Intermountain U.S. regions.
3. Test variety is moderately dormant, similar to FD6 checks. Flower color (Syn2) is 99% purple, 1% variegated with a trace of white, yellow and cream. Test variety has moderate multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt and root-knot nematode (Southern), and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt, stem nematode and root-knot nematode (Northern). Reaction to Aphanomyces root rot 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 2000.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. The information in this application can not be forwarded to the PVP Office.
9. Variety name TruTest
Experimental designations FG 6R632
Date NA&MLVRB first accepted this variety January 2000
Dates previous amendments were accepted none
Date this amendment submitted November 1. 2000