W316

1. W316 is a 117-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for highforage quality. Parental germplasm traces to Trident 11, Pro-Cut 2, Ovation and Paramount. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata (16%), Ladak (17%), M. varia (22%), Turkistan (7%), Flemish (36%), and Chilean (2%).

2. W316 is adapted for use in the north central and east central regions of the United States. It isintended for use in the north central, east central and Great Plains regions. W316 has been yieldtested in Illinois, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin.

3. Flower color of W316 at syn2 approximates 100% purple with a trace of variegated and white. The fall dormancy of