5929

1.   5929 is a non-dormant alfalfa cultivar by which breeder seed was produced by blending equal quantities of seed of three non-dormant experimentals. The three experimentals were developed after two years of progeny row testing of parent clones at Five Points, California. The parent clones were selected on the basis of high CCA, Phytophthora root rot, blue alfalfa aphid and spotted aphid resistance. 5929 traces primarily to CUF 101 alfalfa, with 57 clones originating from CUF 101, 1 from Moapa 69 and 4 from Pioneer experimentals of Indian and African origin.

2.   5929 is a very non-dormant alfalfa adapted to the southern region of the United States. It will be used for hay, haylage, green chop, dehy and rotational grazing purposes. 5929 has been forage tested for yield and persistence in the Central, San Joaquin and Imperial Valleys of California and in the low desert area of Arizona.

3.   5929 is similar to CUF 101 in fall dormancy and winter growth. Flower color at full bloom is approximately 27% dark purple to moderately dark purple, 72% light purple and 1% very light purple.

4.   5929 is highly resistant to Fusarium wilt and resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid and pea aphid. 5929 has moderate resistance to Phytophthora root rot, and low resistance to bacterial wilt and is susceptible to anthracnose. 5929 has not been adequately tested for root knot and stem nematode resistance.

5.   One generation each of breeder, foundation and certified seed classes is recognized. Adequate breeder seed was produced to last the life of the variety and will be maintained in environmentally controlled storage at Kerman, California. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation and limitation on age of stand for producing foundation and certified seed will be three and four years, respectively.

6.   Certified seed will be available in 1984.

7.   Plant variety protection is not planned.
 
Amendment to Variety 5929

1.   5929 is a very nondormant alfalfa cultivar by which breeder seed was produced by blending equal quantities of seed of three nondormant experimentals. The three experimentals were developed after two years of progeny row testing of parent clones at Five Points, CA. The parent clones were selected on the basis of high GCA, phytophthora root rot, blue alfalfa aphid and spotted aphid resistance. 5929 traces primarily to CUFlOl alfalfa, with 57 clones originating from CUFlOl, 1 from Moapa 69 and 4 from Pioneer experimentals of Indiana and African origin.

2.   5929 is adapted to the southern region of the United states. It will be used for hay, haylage, green chop, dehy and rotational grazing purposes. 5929 has been forage tested for yield and persistance in the Central, San Joaquin and Imperial Valleys of California and in the low desert area of Arizona.

3.   5929 is similar to CUFlOl in fall dormancy and winter growth. Flower color at full bloom is approximately 27% dark purple to moderately dark purple, 72% light purple and 1% very light purple.

4.   5929 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and blue alfalfa aphid, resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, and Phytophthora root rot, low resistance to bacterial wilt and is susceptible to anthracnose. 5929 has not been adequately tested for root knot and stem nematode resistance.

5.   One generation each of breeder, foundation and certified seed classes is recognized. Adequate breeder seed was produced to last the life of the variety and will be maintained in environmentally controlled storage at Kerman, CA. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation and limitation on age of stand for producing foundation and certified seed will be three and four years, respectively.

6.   Certified seed will be available in 1984.

7.   Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made and the certification option will not be requested.