82-5

1.   82-5 is a 336 clone synthetic variety. Clones were selected for resistance to Phytophthora root rot from within four experimental populations. Source material traces primarily to Vernal, Saranac, and Vertus. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 5%, Ladak - 7%, M. varia - 24%, Turkistan - 6%, Flemish - 54%, Chilean - 3% and Peruvian - 1%.

2.   82-5 is a moderately-dormant variety adapted for use in the northeastern, northcentral, and northwestern U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 82-5 has been tested in Maryland, New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Washington, and will be marketed throughout the northern U.S.

3.   Approximately 80% of the flowers are purple, 18% variegated, 1% yellow, 1% cream, and a trace of white. Mid-summer growth is erect with fall growth similar to Saranac.

4.   82-5 has high resistance to bacterial wilt and Fusarium wilt; resistance to Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and stem nematode; and moderate resistance to anthracnose and Verticillium wilt. Resistance to the blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately characterized.

5.   Breeder seed (Syn. 1) was produced on 336 clones grown under cage isolation at Warden, WA. Sufficient foundation (Syn. 2) seed was produced near Nampa, ID for the expected life of the variety. One generation of breeder (Syn. 1), two generations each of foundation (Syn. 2 and 3) and certified (Syn. 3 and 4) seed is recognized. A maximum of 3 harvest years are permitted for stands producing foundation seed and 5 harvest years for certified seed fields. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees north latitude or in areas where equivalent temperature extremes result from increased elevation.

6.   Certified seed will be marketed in 1987.

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

8.   The information in this application may be used by the PVP office only.