APPLICANT VARIETY (EXP. DESIGN) AMENDMENT

Agripro Aggressor Stem nematode resistance-R

Bioscience, Clipper Stem nematode resistance-R

Inc. Cutter Stem nematode resistance-R

Envy Stem nematode resistance-R

Impact Stem nematode resistance-R

Garst 645 Stem nematode resistance-R

Profit Stem nematode resistance-R

Trident II Stem nematode resistance-LR

GT 13 R plus Southern root-knot nematode-MR

13R Supreme Stem nematode-MR, spotted Alfalfa aphid-R, Blue alfalfa

Aphid-MR, Southern root-knot

Nematode-R

ABI 700 Southern root-knot nematode-R

Lobo Verticillium-R, Phytophthora-R,

Northern root-knot nematode-R,

Stem nematode-R

Forage DK133 (VS-904) Resistance to pea aphid-R and Genetics Spotted alfalfa aphid-R; name Change

Achieva (VS-907) Resistance to pea aphid-R and Spotted alfalfa aphid-R; name

Change

Mede (VS-550) Resistance to southern root-knot

Nematode-R

Class (VS-937) Resistance to pea aphid-R and

Spotted alfalfa aphid-R; name

Change

Alfalfaleaf (VS-805) Resistance to pea aphid-R and

Spotted alfalfa aphid-R

Jewel (VS-800) Resistance to pea aphid-R and

Spotted alfalfa aphid-R

Express (VS-746) Resistance to southern root-knot

Nematode-R

DK189 (VS-754) Resistance to southern root-knot

Nematode-R

9323 (VS-922) Variety name

APPLICANT Variety (EXP. DESIGN) AMENDMENT

Incentive (VS-888) Variety name

2833 (VS-533) Variety name

Crown II (VS-545) Variety name

DK122 (VS-623) Variety name

Bronco (VS-627) Variety name

Benchmark (VS-929) Variety name

ProCut 2 (VS-639) Variety name

Asset (VS-655) Variety name

Cornell Sabre Resistance to bacterial wilt-HR

Agricultural Resistance to stem nematode-R

Experiment

Station

Majestic Resistance to Phytophthora-R

Resistance to stem nematode-R

W-L WL-323 (89-31) New fall dormancy, variety name

Research,

Inc. WL-322 HQ Lepto leaf spot

Pioneer 5311 Change % of flower color

Hi-Bred

Intl. 5151 (XAE05) Variety name

5454 (XAL06) Variety name

Great Cimarron VR Phytophthora root-knot nematode

Plains Resistance-R, Southern root-knot

Research Co. Nematode-MR, fall dormancy- Saranac

Belmont Fusarium wilt resistance-HR

Dairyland Crystal Resistance to blue alfalfa aphid

Research -MR

Intl.

Magnum III Resistance to pea aphid-R, blue

Alfalfa aphid-MR

Magnum III-Wet Resistance to pea aphid-HR, blue

Alfalfa aphid-MR

Patriot (DS707) Variety name, resistance to blue

Alfalfa aphid-MR

Good as Gold Resistance to pea aphid-HR, blue

Alfalfa aphid-MR

630 (DS 309) Variety name, resistance;

Fusarium wilt-R, stem nematode

-MR, pea aphid-R, blue alfalfa

Aphid-MR

Persist (BPR 359) Variety name, resistance; blue

Alfalfa aphid-MR, stem Nematode-MR

Kautz SW-14 Resistance to southern root-Agronomic knot nematode-HR

Services

1. Spark is a synthetic variety with 98 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to 25 populations selected for resistance to the following

pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora

root rot and anthracnose. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used.

Final selections were made from 2- and 3-year-old space-plant

selection nurseries in Iowa, based on vigor, winter survival, color

and resistance to potato leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces

predominantly to the varieties Apollo, Marvinskaja 425, Krasnodarskaja

Ranniaja, Armor, Thunder, Saranac AR, DK 120, Anchor, Arc, G-7730,

Titan and Spredor. Approximate germplasm source contributions

are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (19%), Turkistan (11%),

Flemish (26%), Chilean (9%), Peruvian (2%) and 18% unknown.

2. Spark appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the North

Central U.S. It has been tested in Iowa and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of Spark is similar to Ranger. Flower color of Syn 2

generation is approximately 76% purple and 24% variegated with a trace

of cream, white and yellow.

4. Spark has high resistance to bacterial wilt and resistance to

Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora

root rot and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa

aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, Aphanomyces and root knot nematode has not

been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes, respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1985.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

1. Venture is a synthetic variety with 153 parent clones. Parent

plants trace to 36 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from an

Aphanomyces/Phytophthora root rot evaluation nursery near Marshfield,

Wisconsin based on winter injury, vigor and root development.

Parentage and approximate contribution is Arrow (13%), Clipper (11%),

NAPB 34 (9%), Impact (7%), Anchor, Armor and Thunder (6% each), Apollo

and Spredor (4% each), Atlas, Titan, Iroquois and Indiana Syn C (3%)

each, Endure, Profit, Vernal, Baker, Ky X-1, KyY-1 and DK 120 (2%

each), Vangard, Olympic, Weevlchek, Maverick, Starmaster and WL

311(1% each) with 2% tracing to numerous other sources. Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak (7%), M.

varia (20%), Turkistan (21%), Flemish (38%), Chilean (3%) and

Peruvian (4%).

2. Venture appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin and Iowa.

3. Fall dormancy of Venture is similar to Saranac. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 81% purple and 19 variegated with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. Venture has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1) and pea aphid,

resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot

and Aphanomyces (race 1); and low resistance to stem nematode.

Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, bacterial wilt

and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1988.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Dominator (AP 8843)

1. Dominator is a synthetic variety with 146 parent clones. Parent

plants trace to 42 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from an

Aphanomyces/Phytophthora root rot evaluation nursery near Marshfield,

Wisconsin, based on winter injury, vigor and root development.

Parentage traces to Aggressor (53%) and Cutter (47%). Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (6%), Ladak (7%),

M. varia (18%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (29%), Chilean (15%) and

Peruvian (7%), with 3% unknown.

2. Dominator appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Iowa and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy of Dominator is similar to Saranac. Flower color of

Syn 2 generation is approximately 83% purple and 17% variegated with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. Dominator has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root

rot and anthracnose (race 1); resistance to Verticillium wilt,

Aphanomyces (race 1) and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to stem

nematode. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid,

bacterial wilt and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes, respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1988.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Genesis (AP 8829)

1. Genesis is a synthetic variety with 201 parent clones. Parent

plants trace to 9 populations selected for resistance to the following

pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection

was used. Final selections were made from an Aphanomyces/Phytophthora

root rot evaluation nursery near Marshfield, Wisconsin based on winter

injury, vigor and root development. Parentage traces to Experimental

AP 8635 (39%), Nordic (34%) and Trident II (27%). Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (8%), Ladak (8%),

M. varia (22%), Turkistan (21%), Flemish (32%), Chilean (5%) and

Peruvian (4%).

2. Genesis appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin and Iowa.

3. Fall dormancy of Genesis is similar to Ranger. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 75% purple and 25% variegated with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. Genesis has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Fusarium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt;

and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces (race 1). Reaction to stem

nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, bacterial wilt

and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed may be produced

from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand

life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and

certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited

to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1988. ABI will

maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

AP 8832

1. AP 8832 is a synthetic variety with 38 parent clones. Parent clones

trace to 17 populations selected for resistance to the following

pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection

was used. Final selections were made from a 2-year-old space-plant

selection nursery at Marshfield, Wisconsin, based on vigor, leafhopper

yellowing resistance, leaf disease resistance, winter injury and fall

dormancy reaction. Parentage traces to Trident II (13%), Clipper

(13%), Exp NAPB 34 (11%), Stine 9227 (8%), Arrow, Profit, Surpass,

Apollo Supreme, Starmaster, Riley and Exp AP 8635 (5% each), Garst

636, Apollo and Baker (3% each), with 11% from numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm contribution sources are: M. falcata (9%),

Ladak (8%), M. varia (19%), Turkistan (14%), Flemish (34%), Chilean

(10%), Peruvian (4%) and 2% unknown.

2. AP 8832 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin and Iowa.

3. Fall dormancy of AP 8832 is similar to Ranger. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 69% purple and 31% variegated, with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. AP 8832 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and Phytophthora root

rot; resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose (race 1) and pea

aphid; and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces (race 1). Reaction to

bacterial wilt, stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa

aphid and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1988.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 8939

1. ABI 8939 is a synthetic variety with 49 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 25 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from a 2-

year-old space-plant selection nurseries at Marshfield, Wisconsin,

based on vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf disease

resistance, winter injury and fall dormancy reaction. Parentage

traces to Exp AP 8733 (20%), Stine 9227, Cutter, Aggressor, Nordic,

Garst 645 and Exp AP 8730 (6% each), Exp AP 8822, Exp AP 8832 and Exp

AP 8842 (4% each), Profit and Clipper (3%) each, Arrow, Apollo, Dart,

Exp AP 8520, Exp AP 8630, Exp AP 8740 and Exp AP 8821 (2% each), with

12% coming from numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata (8%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (19%),

Turkistan (15%), Flemish (33%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian (4%) and 5%

from unknown sources.

2. ABI 8939 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan,

Idaho and Indiana.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 8939 is similar to Ranger. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 71% purple and 29% variegated, with

traces of cream, white and yellow.

4. ABI 8939 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,

anthracnose (race 1), and Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid;

resistance to Verticillium wilt; and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces

(race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue

alfalfa aphid and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 9012

1. ABI 9012 is a synthetic variety with 121 parent clones. Parent clones trace to 31 populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from 2-year-old space-plant selection nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston, Wisconsin, based on vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf disease resistance, winter injury and fall dormancy reaction. Parentage traces to Clipper (10%), Venture (7%), Trident II (7%), Exp AP 8824 (7%), Dominator (7%), Exp AP 8834 (6%), Apollo Supreme (5%), Garst 645 (5%), Exp AP 8840 (5%), Exp AP 8841 (5%), Aggressor (4%), Exp AP 8832 (4%), Stine 9227 (3%), Exp AP 8834 (3%), Exp AP 8830 (3%), Cutter (2%), Exp AP 8730 (2%), Exp AP 8822 (2%), Genesis (2%), with 11% from numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (20%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (32%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian (5%) and 5% unknown.

2. ABI 9012 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 9012 is similar to Vernal. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 67% purple and 33% variegated with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. ABI 9012 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and

Phytophthora root rot; resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose

(race 1) and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces (race

1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa

aphid and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Quantum (ABI 9013)

1. Quantum is a synthetic variety with 62 parent clones. Parent clones

trace to 19 populations selected for resistance to the following

pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection

was used. Final selections were made from 2-year-old space-plant

selection nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston, Wisconsin, based on

vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf disease resistance,

winter injury and fall dormancy reaction. Parentage traces to Trident

II (15%), Venture (14%), Dominator (12%), Garst 645 (10%), Aggressor

(8%), Stine 9227 (8%), Cutter, Genesis and Nordic (5% each), and

Armor, Thunder, Arrow, Apollo, Clipper, Profit, Surpass, Apollo

Supreme and Dart (2% each). Approximate germplasm source contributions

are: M. falcata (8%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (20%), Turkistan (17%),

Flemish (32%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian (5%) and 2% unknown.

2. Quantum appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana.

3. Fall dormancy of Quantum is similar to Vernal. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 68% purple and 32% variegated, with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. Quantum has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid, and resistance to Aphanomyces (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 9023

1. ABI 9023 is a synthetic variety with 122 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 22 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from 2-year-

old space-plant selection nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston,

Wisconsin, based on vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf

disease resistance, winter injury and fall dormancy reaction.

Parentage traces to Exp AP 8734 (16%), Nordic (15%), Exp AP 8832

(10%), Exp AP 8822 (10%), Venture (9%) Dominator (7%), Cutter

(6%), Aggressor (6%), Trident II (5%), Genesis (5%), Garst 645 (3%),

Stine 9227 (3%), with 5% from numerous other sources. Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (8%), Ladak (8%), M.

varia (20%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (30%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian

(4%) and 7% unknown.

2. ABI 9023 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 9023 is similar to Vernal. Flower color of Syn 2 generation is approximately 67% purple and 33% variegated, with a trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. ABI 9023 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, anthracnose (race 1) and Phytophthora root rot, and resistance to Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces (race 1) and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1), foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990. ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 9030

1. ABI 9030 is a synthetic variety with 69 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 7 populations selected for resistance to the following

pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora

root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection

was used. Final selections were made from 2-year-old space-plant

selection nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston, Wisconsin, based on

vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf disease resistance,

winter injury and fall dormancy reaction. Parentage traces to Horizon

(22%), Exp AP 45 (20%), Exp AP 47 (16%), Apollo (16%), Anchor (5%),

Blazer (3%), Peak (3%), Vertus (2%), Riley (2%), Iroquois, Baker,

Spredor, and Victoria (1% each) with 7% from numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak

(8%), M. varia (18%), Turkistan (9%), Flemish(32%), Chilean (11%),

Peruvian (3%) and 12% unknown.

2. ABI 9030 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa and Indiana.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 9030 is similar to Ranger. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 73% purple and 27% variegated, with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. ABI 9030 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and pea aphid, and

resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose (race 1),

Phytophthora root rot and Aphanomyces (race 1). Reaction to stem

nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root knot

nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 9032

1. ABI 9032 is a synthetic variety with 137 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 26 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from 2-year-

old space-plant selection nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston,

Wisconsin, based on vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf

disease resistance, winter injury and fall dormancy reaction.

Parentage traces to Nordic (14%), Venture (11%), Exp AP 8734 (10%),

Exp AP 8822 (9%), Genesis (6%), Cutter, Aggressor, Dominator and

Garst 645 (5% each), Trident II, Stine 9227, Horizon and Exp AP 45 (4%

each), Exp AP 47 (3%), with 11% coming from numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (8%), Ladak

(8%), M. varia (20%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (31%), Chilean (8%),

Peruvian (4%) and 6% unknown.

2. ABI 9032 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Idaho and

Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 9032 is similar to Ranger. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 70% purple and 30% variegated, with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. ABI 9032 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,

anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid, and

resistance to Verticillium wilt and Aphanomyces (race 1). Reaction to

stem nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root knot

nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 9033

1. ABI 9033 is a synthetic variety with 114 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 18 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from 2-year-

old space-plant selection nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston,

Wisconsin, based on vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf

disease resistance, winter injury and fall dormancy reaction.

Parentage traces to Nordic (17%), Venture (13%), Exp AP 8734 (12%),

Exp AP 8822 (11%), Genesis (7%), Cutter (6%), Aggressor (6%), Stine

9227 (5%), Garst 645 (5%), Dominator (5%), Trident II

(4%), Exp AP 8832 (4%), with 5% coming from numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (8%), Ladak

(8%), M. varia (20%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (31%), Chilean (8%),

Peruvian (4%) and 5% unknown.

2. ABI 9033 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Idaho and Pennsylvania

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 9033 is similar to Ranger. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 73% purple and 27% variegated, with a

trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. ABI 9033 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,

anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid; resistance

to Verticillium wilt and Aphanomyces (race 1); and low resistance to

stem nematode. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa and

root knot nematode aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

MBS 1141

1. MBS 1141 is a synthetic variety with 98 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 27 populations selected for resistance to the

following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt,

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from 2-year-

old space-plant selection nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston,

Wisconsin, based on vigor, leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf

disease resistance, winter injury and fall dormancy reaction.

Parentage traces to Exp AP 8734 (12%), Venture (11%), Genesis (10%),

Garst 645 (7%), Aggressor (6%), Nordic, Exp AP 8730, Exp AP 8740,

Cutter (5% each), Stine 9227 (4%), Exp AP 8822 (4%), Exp AP 8820, Exp

AP 8821, Exp AP 8830, Exp AP 8832 (3% each), Trident II, Exp AP 8635B,

Exp AP 8834, Exp AP 8840 (2% each), with 6% from numerous other

sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata

(8%), Ladak (8%), M. varia (20%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (31%),

Chilean (8%), Peruvian (4%), and 6% unknown.

2. MBS 1141 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Idaho and

Michigan.

3. Fall dormancy of MBS 1141 is similar to Saranac. Flower color Syn 2

generation is approximately 76% purple and 24% variegated with a trace

of cream, white and yellow.

4. MBS 1141 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

anthracnose (race 1), Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid; and

resistance to Fusarium wilt and Aphanomyces (race 1). Reaction to stem

nematode, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and root knot

nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified seed classes. Certified seed may be produced

from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand

life is permitted on fields producing breeder (Syn 1), foundation (Syn

2) and certified (Syn 3) classes respectively. Foundation seed

production is limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was

produced in 1990. ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the

projected life of the variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 9043

1. ABI 9043 is a synthetic variety with 71 parent clones. Parent clones

trace to 19 populations selected for resistance to the following pests:

bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root

rot, anthracnose and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection was

used. Final selections were made from 2-year-old space-plant selection

nurseries at Marshfield and Livingston, Wisconsin, based on vigor,

leafhopper yellowing resistance, leaf disease resistance, winter injury

and fall dormancy reaction. Parentage traces to Exp AP 8734 (17%),

Venture (15%), Genesis (14%), Garst 645 (10%), Aggressor (8%), Nordic

(7%), Cutter (7%), Stine 9227 (6%), Exp AP 8832, Exp AP 8822 and

Dominator (4% each), Trident II (3%) and Exp AP 8635B (1%). Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (8%), Ladak (8%), M.

varia (21%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (30%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian

(4%) and 5% unknown.

2. ABI 9043 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in the

North Central U.S. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Iowa and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 9043 is similar to Saranac. Flower color of Syn

2 is approximately 74% purple and 26% variegated, with a trace of

cream, white and yellow.

4. ABI 9043 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race

1), Phytophthora root rot and pea aphid; resistance to Verticillium

wilt, Fusarium wilt and Aphanomyces (race 1); and moderate resistance

to stem nematode. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid

and root knot nematode has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1990.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

AP 8950

1. AP 8950 is a synthetic variety with 821 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 4 populations selected for resistance to Phytophthora

root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium

wilt, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and

northern root knot nematode. Recurrent phenotypic selection was used.

Final selections were made from 2- and 3-year-old yield trials at

Napier, Iowa based on overall root and crown health. Parentage traces

to experimentals closely related to Archer (58%) and Lobo (42%).

Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on cuttings of the parental clones

near Nampa, Idaho, in 1989. Approximate germplasm source contributions

are: M. falcata (6%), Ladak (6%), M. varia (19%), Turkistan (13%),

Flemish (30%), Chilean (9%), Peruvian (2%), Indian (2%), African

(1%), with 12% from unknown sources.

2. AP 8950 appears to be adapted to and is intended for use in

southeastern Idaho and northern California. It has been tested in

California, Idaho, Oklahoma and Kansas.

3. Fall dormancy of AP 8950 is similar to DuPuits. Flower color of Syn

2 generation is approximately 87% purple and 13% variegated, with

traces of cream, white and yellow.

4. AP 8950 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root

rot, spotted alfalfa aphid and pea aphid; resistance to Verticillium

wilt, anthracnose (race 1) and southern root knot nematode; moderate

resistance to stem nematode and northern root knot nematode; and low

resistance to blue alfalfa aphid. Reaction to bacterial wilt and

Aphanomyces (race 1) has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and

6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production is

limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1989.

ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the projected life of the

variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

AP 8891

1. AP 8891 is a synthetic variety with 582 parent clones. Parent

clones trace to 15 populations selected for resistance to Verticillium

wilt, anthracnose, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid.

Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made

from a space-planted nursery near Kingsburg, California. Parentage of

AP 8891 traces to U.C. Salton (18%), Ardiente (12%), CUF 101 (8%),

Madera (8%), Maricopa (8%), Armona (8%), Condor (8%) and various

other non-dormant germplasm (30%). Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata (2%), Ladak (1%), M. varia (7%),

Turkistan (25%), Flemish (2%), Chilean (15%), Peruvian (1%), Indian

(15%), African (2%) and 30% unknown.

2. AP 8891 is adapted to and is intended for use in central and southern California and lower elevations of Arizona and New Mexico. It has been tested in California.

3. Fall dormancy of AP 8891 is similar to Mesilla. Flower color of Syn 2 generation is approximately 95% purple and 5% variegated, with traces of cream, white and yellow.

4. AP 8891 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and southern root knot

nematode; resistance to Verticillum wilt, Phytophthora root rot and pea

aphid; and moderate resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, anthracnose (race

1) and stem nematode. Reaction to bacterial wilt, spotted alfalfa aphid

and Aphanomyces (race 1) has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (Syn 1),

foundation (Syn 2) and certified (Syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed

may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1-, 3- and

5-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation

and certified classes respectively. Foundation seed production, outside

of southern adaptation area, is limited to single-season production

(non-overwintering). Second year of production may be allowed with

inspection and approval by breeder prior to second year of production.

Breeder seed was produced in 1988. ABI will maintain sufficient seed

stocks for the projected life of the variety.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1993.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Aggressor

1. Aggressor is a synthetic variety with 45 parent plants. Parent

plants trace to 15 populations selected for resistance to bacterial

wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot,

Aphanomyces, anthracnose and spotted alfalfa aphid using phenotypic

recurrent selection. Parentage traces predominantly to Riley (24%),

Dart (12%), Exp AP 8630X (11%), Arrow (5%), Garst 636 (3%), Answer,

Anchor, Apollo, Apollo Supreme, Vertus, Surpass, Deseret, Pacer, Trek,

NAPB 35, WL 318 and Thunder (approximately 2% each), with the

remaining 2% from many other sources. Approximate germplasm source

contribution are: M. falcata (5%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (18%),

Turkistan (14%), Flemish (29%), Chilean (17%) and Peruvian (10%).

2. Aggressor is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern

U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been

tested in Iowa, Idaho and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately

82% purple and 18% variegated, with a trace of white, yellow and

cream.

4. Aggressor has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial

wilt, anthracnose, Fusarium wilt and pea aphid; resistance to

Verticillium wilt; and moderate resistance to Aphanomyces, spotted

alfalfa aphid and stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has

not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from

either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year

stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and

certified classes, respectively.

Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Clipper

1. Clipper is a 59-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were

selected, following 3-5 cycles of field selection for resistance to

Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been screened

for winter survival and resistance to Phytophthora root rot,

anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces to

Apollo (26%), Endure, Atlas, Armor, Thunder, Titan, Vernal, Weevlchek,

Spredor, G 77309, Answer, DK 120, Baker, Riley, Marvinskaja 425 and

Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (5%, or less each). Germplasm sources are M.

falcata (9%), Ladak (9%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (22%), Flemish

(30%), Chilean (5%) and Peruvian (4%).

2. Clipper is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. for

hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in

Iowa, Idaho, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Vernal. Flower color is approximately

68% purple and 32% variegated, with less than 1% cream and yellow.

4. Clipper has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt;

resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt,

pea aphid and downy mildew; moderate resistance to stem nematode.

Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been

determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 2) seed was produced from Syn 1 near Nampa,, Idaho,

with a sufficient quantity for the expected life of the variety held

in controlled storage. Two years production was bulked. Seed increase

is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified

classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or

foundation classes. A 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields

producing foundation and certified classes, respectively. Foundation

seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1988.

7. No decision regarding application for Plant Variety Protection has

been made.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Cutter

1. Cutter is a synthetic variety with 47 parent plants. Parent plants

trace to 27 populations selected for resistance to Phytophthora root

rot, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces,

anthracnose and spotted alfalfa aphid using phenotypic recurrent

selection. Parentage of Cutter traces predominantly to Apollo (11%),

NAPB 35 (11%), Apollo Supreme (9%), Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (6%),

Duke, Raidor and NCW-21 (4% each), Dart, Anchor, WL 318, WL 220,

Sabilt, Europe, NCCR-1, MSEFP6Sn3W3P3, Apollo II, Atlas, Mercury,

Advantage and Trident (2% each), with 25% from numerous other sources.

Approximate germplasm source contribution are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak

(6%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (16%), Flemish (30%), Chilean (11%),

Peruvian (3%) and 6% unknown.

2. Cutter is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern

U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been

tested in Iowa, Idaho and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is approximately

73% purple and 27% variegated, with a trace of white, yellow and

cream.

4. Cutter has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Fusarium

wilt; resistance to Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, anthracnose,

spotted alfalfa aphid and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to

Aphanomyces and stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not

been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from

either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is

permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified

classes, respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the

Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Envy

1. Envy is a synthetic variety with 57 parent clones. Parent clones

trace to populations selected for winter survival and resistance to

Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and

Verticillium wilt. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Parentage

traces predominately, in order of contribution, to Apollo,

Krasnodarskaja, Saranac AR, DK 120, Thunder, Armor, Marvinskaja 425,

Baker and Endure. Approximate germplasm source contributions are:

M. falcata (7%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (14%), Turkistan (6%), Flemish

(13%), Chilean (15%), with 38% unknown.

2. Envy is intended for use in the Northern U.S. for hay, haylage,

greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho,

Minnesota and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately

74% purple and 26% variegated, with a trace of white, yellow and

cream.

4. Envy has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and

anthracnose; resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt

and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to

blue alfalfa aphid and spotted alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder,

foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from

either breeder or foundation classes. A 3 and 6-year stand life is

permitted on fields producing foundation and certified classes,

respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern

regions of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1989.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Impact

1. Impact is a 73-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were selected, following 3 or 4 cycles of field screening for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been selected for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominantly (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Apollo, Anchor, WL 318, Atlas and Olympic.

2. Impact is intended for use in the Northern region of the U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Illinois, Idaho and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 72% purple and 28% variegated.

4. Impact has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt; resistance to Phytophthora root rot, Verticillium wilt and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to anthracnose (race 1), leafhopper yellowing and stem nematode. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over two years and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed, respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Garst 645

1. Garst 645 is a synthetic variety with 34 parent plants. Parent plants trace to 24 populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, and Aphanomyces. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from a space-plant selection nursery near Marshfield, WI, after the second winter, based on winter survival, vigor, color and resistance to potato leafhopper yellowing. Parentage traces predominantly to Riley (12%), Clipper (9%), Arrow (8%), Apollo (6%), Impact (5%), Garst 636, Big 10, Vernal, Weevlcheck, Titan, KyKx, Answer, Trident, Armor, Thunder, Atlas, AP 8621, AP 8631, AP 8632, Olympic and Krasnodarskaja Ranniaja (3% each), and 12% to numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (7%), Ladak (7%), M. varia (19%), Turkistan (22%), Flemish (33%), Chilean (6%) and Peruvian (6%).

2. Garst 645 is intended for use in the North Central U.S. for hay and haylage production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 71% purple and 29% variegated, with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Garst 645 has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt and anthracnose (race 1); resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to

Aphanomyces (race 1), spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified classes, respectively.

Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Profit

1. Profit is a synthetic variety with 251 parent plants. Parental clones were selected, following 3 or 4 cycles of field selection for resistance to Verticillium wilt, from populations which had previously been selected for winter survival plus resistance to Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt. Parentage traces predominately (in order of contribution) to Endure, Apollo II, Saranac AR, Atlas, Olympic, Apollo, WL 318 and Anchor.

2. Profit is intended for use in the northern region of the U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

3. Fall dormancy is between Ranger and Vernal. Flower color of foundation generation is approximately 71% purple and 29% variegated.

4. Profit has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt ; resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Verticillium wilt; moderate resistance to anthracnose, pea aphid and stem nematode. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Breeder (Syn 1) seed was produced on cuttings at Nampa, Idaho, bulked over two years and is held in cold storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified classes, respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the northern regions of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1986.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Trident II

1. Trident II is a synthetic variety with 111 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces and anthracnose, using phenotypic recurrent selection. Parentage traces to the varieties Profit (45%), Clipper (39%) and a population closely related to Clipper (16%). Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata (10%), Ladak (10%), M. varia (21%), Turkistan (17%), Flemish (35%), Chilean (4%) and Peruvian (3%).

2. Trident II is intended for use in the North Central and Northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Idaho and Wisconsin.

3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 76% purple and 24% variegated, with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. Trident II has high resistance to Phytophthora root rot and bacterial wilt; resistance to Verticillium wilt, anthracnose and Fusarium wilt; moderate resistance to Aphanomyces and pea aphid, and low resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been determined.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified classes, respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1990.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

GT 13 R Plus

1. GT 13 R Plus originated from a 5-year-old hay field planted to AS 13 R near Patterson, California. A portion of the field which had been decimated by Phytophthora root rot and other factors, was allowed to set seed in 1980. This original seed was planted in Kern County,

California to produce breeder (Syn 2) seed of the variety. Germplasm sources are Turkistan (30%) and African (70%).

2. GT 13 R Plus is intended for use as hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy in the San Joaquin, Sacramento and coastal valleys of Central and Southern California, high desert valleys of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and West Texas. It has been tested in

California and New Mexico.

3. GT 13 R Plus is a nondormant variety with fall dormancy similar to Moapa 69. Flower color is 100% purple.

4. GT 13 R Plus has high resistance to Fusarium wilt; resistance to Phytophthora root rot, bacterial wilt, downy mildew, spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode; moderate resistance to Southern root knot nematode; and low resistance to blue alfalfa aphid. It is susceptible to anthracnose. It has not been adequately tested for resistance to Verticillium wilt or pea aphid.

5. Breeder (Syn 2) seed was produced in Kern County, California with a sufficient quantity for the expected life of the variety held in controlled storage. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. A 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing foundation and certified seed, respectively. All seed production is limited to the southern region of adaptation.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1987.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection has been made and the certification option was not requested.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

ABI 700

1. ABI 700 is a synthetic variety with 47 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and northern root knot nematode. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from 2 populations in a 3-year-old space-plant nursery near Nampa, Idaho, based on vigor, winter survival, color and degree of fall dormancy. Parentage traces predominantly to Diamond (50%), Oregon GXC (18%), Oregon GXE (18%), Apollo 11 (4%), Trident (3%), Endure (2%), Apollo, Maverick and Atlas (1% each), with 2% from numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (3%), Ladak (4%), M. varia (15%), Turkistan (18%), Flemish (26%), Chilean (7%), Peruvian (2%), Indian (3%), African (1%) and 21% from unknown sources.

2. ABI 700 is adapted to and intended for use in the areas of the Pacific Northwest and California where moderately dormant varieties are used for hay production. It has been tested in California and Idaho.

3. Fall dormancy of ABI 700 is similar to Lahontan. Flower color is approximately 89% purple and 11% variegated, with a trace of white, yellow and cream.

4. ABI 700 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt; spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, pea aphid and anthracnose (race 1); resistance to Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode and Southern root knot nematode; and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt and Northern root knot nematode.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified seed, respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the San Joaquin Valley of California.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.

7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

Lobo

1. Lobo is a synthetic variety with 47 parent clones. Parental clones trace to populations selected for resistance to the following pests: Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and northern root knot nematode. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made in two populations from a 3-year-old space-planted nursery near Nampa, Idaho. Parentage of Lobo traces to Diamond (50%), Oregon GXC (9%), Oregon GXE (9%), Apollo 11 (7%), Trident (6%), Endure (4%), Maverick (3%), Apollo (3%), Atlas, WL 318, Answer (2% each) and 3% to numerous other sources. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata (4%), Ladak (6%), M. varia (17%), Turkistan (15%), Flemish (25%), Chilean (11%), Peruvian (3%), Indian (3%), African (1%) and 15% unknown.

2. Lobo is adapted to and intended for use as hay and haylage in areas of the northern San Joaquin Valley of California, the Sacramento Valley and Coastal valleys of Central and Southern California and intermediate and high desert valleys of Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and lower elevations of Idaho, Utah, Oregon and Washington. It has been tested in Idaho and California.

3. Fall dormancy of Lobo is similar to Lahontan. Flower color is approximately 87% purple and 13% variegated, with a trace of cream, white and yellow.

4. Lobo has high resistance to Fusarium wilt; resistance to anthracnose, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and Northern root knot nematode; and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt.

5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 1, 3 and 6-year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified seed, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be available in 1992.

7. Application for Plant Variety Protection has been made and the certification option was not requested.

8. This information may be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS 9030

1. VS-9030 is a synthetic variety with 43 parent plants. Parents were selected for multifolilate expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of this variety: Achieva (28%), Encore (25%), Alfaleaf (22%), Prism (12%), 2833 (8%) and DK122 (5%). Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -6%, Ladak -6%, M. varia -26%, Turkistan -3%, Flemish -54% and Chilean -5%.

2. VS-9030 is adapted to the northeastern and northcentral U.S. and

intended for use in the northern and central U.S. It has been tested

in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and New York.

3. VS-9030 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color in the Syn. 1 is 78% purple, 22% variegated and a trace

of white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately

98% of the plants show multifoliolate expression.

4. VS-9030 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race

1), Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), pea aphid and Phytophthora root rot

with resistance to Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and spotted

alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, root knot nematode 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, California in 1990.

Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will

be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields

are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1994.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS 9050

1. VS-9050 is a synthetic variety with 10 parent clones. Parent clones

were selected for multifoliolate expression, forage yield,

winterhardiness and resistance to one or more of the following pests:

bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot,

Aphanomyces root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa

aphid. Clonal and OP progeny tests were used in this selection

program. Parent clones trace to the following cultivars: Encore (5),

AlfaLeaf (3), and Achieva (2). Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -8%, Ladak -6%, M. varia -27%, Turkistan

-3%, Flemish -51% and Chilean -5%.

2. VS-9050 is adapted to the northeastern and northcentral U.S. and

intended for use in the northern and central U.S. It has been tested

in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and New York.

3. VS-9050 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Vernal.

Flower color in the Syn. 1 is 68% purple, 32% variegated and a trace

of white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately

76% of the plants show multifoliolate expression.

4. VS-9050 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race 1)

and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to Fusarium wilt,

Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), spotted alfalfa

aphid and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, root knot nematode

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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Caldwell, Idaho in 1990 and bulked.

Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will

be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields

are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1994.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

GH 787 (VS 9036)

1. GH787 is a synthetic variety with 149 parent plants. Parents were

selected for multifoliolate expression and resistance to one or more

of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces root rot,

Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic

recurrent selection was used. The following germplasm sources were

used in the development of this variety: AlfaLeaf (30%), Encore (25%),

DK122 (12%), VS-775 (12%), Achieva (8%), Prism (8%),and Legend (5%).

Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -6%, Ladak

-6%, M. varia -26%, Turkistan -3%, Flemish -54% and Chilean -5%.

2. GH787 is adapted to the northeastern and northcentral U.S. and

intended for use in the northern and central U.S. It has been tested

in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and New York.

3. GH787 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color in the Syn. 1 is 63% purple, 37% variegated and a trace

of white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately

96% of the plants show multifoliolate expression.

4. GH787 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race 1)

and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to Fusarium wilt,

Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), spotted alfalfa

aphid and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, root knot nematode 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, California in 1990.

Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will

be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields

are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1993.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

VS 9012

1. VS-9012 is a synthetic variety with 14 parent clones. Parent clones

were selected for multifoliolate expression, forage yield and

resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt,

Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces

root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Clonal

and OP progeny tests were used in this selection program. Parent

clones trace to the following cultivars: Encore (4), AlfaLeaf (4),

Achieva (2), Jewel (2) and Prism (2). Approximate germplasm source

contributions are: M. falcata -7%, Ladak -6%, M. varia -27%, Turkistan

-3%, Flemish -52% and Chilean -5%.

2. VS-9012 is adapted to the northeastern and northcentral U.S. and

intended for use in the northern and central U.S. It has been tested

in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and New York.

3. VS-9012 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color in the Syn. 1 is 86% purple, 14% variegated and a trace

of white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately

88% of the plants show multifoliolate expression.

4. VS-9012 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, anthracnose (race 1)

and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to bacterial wilt,

Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), spotted alfalfa

aphid and pea aphid. Reaction to stem nematode, root knot nematode 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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was

produced under cage isolation at Woodland, California in 1990 and

bulked. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the

variety will be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and

certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1994.

7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

Legend 2

1. Legend 2 is a synthetic variety with 67 parent plants. Parents were

selected for persistence, multifoliolate expression and resistance to

one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,

anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leaf spot and

spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. The

following germplasm sources were used in the development of this

variety: Legend (55%), DK122 (30%) and 2833 (15%). Approximate

germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -5%, Ladak -5%, M.

varia -26%, Turkistan -3%, Flemish -55% and Chilean -6%.

2. Legend 2 is adapted to and intended for use in eastern Canada. It

has been tested in Ontario, Canada.

3. Legend 2 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.

Flower color in the Syn. 1 is 68% purple, 32% variegated and a trace

of white, yellow and cream. At first flower in autumn approximately

81% of the plants show multifoliolate expression.

4. Legend 2 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose (race

1), and Phytophthora root rot with resistance to Fusarium wilt,

Verticillium wilt, and pea aphid and moderate resistance to spotted

alfalfa aphid. This variety is susceptible to Aphanomyces root rot.

Reaction to stem nematode, root knot nematode 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)