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FG 61T011 |
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1. This variety was selected for winter-active growth, high forage yield and persistence from older trials
and/or nurseries.
2. This variety is adapted to California and the low desert areas of the Southwest U.S. This variety has
been tested in California and Idaho. It will be used in the Southwest.
3. This variety has fall dormancy similar to FD6 checks. Flower color (Syn2) is 100% purple with
traces of variegated, yellow, white, and cream.
4. This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid
and blue alfalfa aphid; resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and pea aphid; with moderate
resistance to bacterial wilt and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1). Reaction to root-knot nematode and
stem 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 (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 field near Nampa, ID in 2001. 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 2006.
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.
9. Variety Name: Date submitted November 21, 2005 Experimental designations: FG 61T011 ; FG 71T011 |