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1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield, forage quality,
persistence and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,
Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1 and Race 2).
2. This variety is adapted to North Central and East Central regions. This variety has been tested in
Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York and Pennsylvania, and is intended for use in the North Central and East
Central regions.
3. Test variety is Moderately Fall Dormant, similar to FD4 check. Test variety is Very Winterhardy,
similar to WS2 check. Flower color (Syn2) is 97% purple, 3% variegated with a trace of yellow, white
and cream.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,
Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1); resistance to
root-knot nematode (M. hapla); with moderate resistance to stem nematode. Reactions to spotted alfalfa
aphid and blue alfalfa aphid have 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 in the greenhouse in 1999 and in the field near Nampa, ID in 2000.
Forage Genetics will maintain sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety. Stands of
foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 2004. 7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. The information in this application may not be forwarded to the PVP office.
Variety Name CONVOY
Experimental Designation(s) FG 40M162
Date NA&MLVRB first accepted this variety January 2004 Date(s) previous amendments were accepted None Date amendment submitted November 1, 2005 |