RC8801
1. RC8801 is adapted to and intended for use in the cast central and north central United States. It has been tested in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
2. RC8801 is a diploid medium red clover that persists into the third production year. Its flower color is 2% white, 21% light pink, 56% medium pink, 12% dark pink and 9% red. Approximately 57% of the plants exhibit leaf markings, and 98% have hairs on the stem. RC8801 is highly resistant to northern anthracnose and powdery mildew, and resistant to southern anthracnose. It reaches 50% bloom approximately one day earlier than Arlington, and seven days later than Kenstar in spring growth of the first year after the seeding year.
3. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder (syn1), two generations of foundation (syn2 or 3), and three generations of certified (syn2, 3, or 4) classes. Breeder seed was produced in 1994 and is maintained in cold storage by FFR Cooperative. Length of stand allowed is two years for each of the breeder, foundation, and certified classes. Production of breeder and foundation seed classes is limited to the northwest United States.
4. Certified seed will first be offered for sale in 2000.
5. Application will not be made for Plant Variety Protection.
6. Information in this application may be forwarded to the PVP office.
7. Date submitted: December 1, 1999
Experimental designation: RC8801