ROCKET
1. he selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield potential, forage quality potential, persistence, and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose (Race 1), Phytophthora root rot and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1).
2. is variety is adapted to north central and east central U. S. regions. This variety has been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa and is intended for use in north central and east central U. S. regions.
3. Test variety is a moderately dormant variety, similar to FD4 checks. Test variety is very winter hardy, similar to WS2 checks. Flower color (syn2) is 94% purple, 3%, white, 2% yellow, 1% variegated with a trace of cream. This variety has high multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to Verticillium wilt and spotted alfalfa aphid and, moderate resistance to alfalfa stem nematode. Reaction to pea aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root-knot nematode 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 (syn1), foundation (syn2 or 3), and certified (syn.3 or 4), classes will be recognized. Production of syn.3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced near Nampa, Idaho, in 1995. 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 three and six years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 2000.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act
8. This information can not be forwarded to the PVP Office.
9. Variety Name: Rocket
Date submitted: November 1, 1999
Experimental designations: FG 4G66