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1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield, 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 the North Central and East Central regions. This variety has been tested
in Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Iowa, and is intended for use in the North Central and East Central
regions.
3. Test variety is Moderately Dormant, similar to FD4 check. Test variety is Very Winterhardy,
similar to WS2 check. Flower color (Syn2) is 95% purple, 5% variegated with a trace of yellow, white
and cream. 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, pea aphid, Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1) and Aphanomyces root rot
(Race 2). Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, root-knot nematode (M. hapla) 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 near Nampa, Idaho in 2002. 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 2005.
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 Withstand
Experimental Designation(s) FG 42A114
Date NA&MLVRB first accepted this variety January 2005
Date(s) previous amendments were accepted None Date amendment submitted November 1, 2005 |