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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 (Race 1), Phytophthora root rot, and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1 and
Race 2).
2. This variety is adapted to the North Central, East Central and Great Plains regions. This variety has
been tested in Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota and Nebraska and is intended for use in the North
Central, East Central and Great Plains regions.
3. Test variety is Moderately Dormant, similar to FD4 check. Test variety is Extremely Winterhardy,
similar to WS1 check. Flower color (Syn2) is 95% purple, 3% variegated, 1% white and 1% yellow.
This variety has high multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. Test variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot,
Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1) and pea aphid; resistance to rootknot
nematode (M. hapla) and spotted alfalfa aphid; with moderate resistance to stem nematode.
Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid 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 near Nampa, Idaho 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: GrandStand Date submitted November 21, 2005 Experimental designations: FG 41M120 |