W327

1. W327 is a 109-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for high forage quality. Parental germplasm traces to Ovation, Paramount, Premier Plus and WL 252 HQ. Approximate germplasm source contributions are Mfialcata (13%), Ladak (19%), M varia (21%), Turkistan (17%), Flemish (27%), and Chilean (3%).

2. W327 is adapted for use in the north central and east central regions of the United States has been yield tested in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

3. Flower color of W327 at syn2 approximates 100% purple with a trace of yellow, variegated and white. The fall dormancy of W327 is similar to Pioneer 5246 (Class 3).

4. W32