86-141

86-141

1. 86--141 is a synthetic variety composed of 243 plants selected for resistance to anthracnose. Source material traces to two elite experimental lines selected for agronomic appearance and for resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to Phytophthora root rot and Verticillium wilt. Parental germplasm traces to Allstar, Vernal, Vertus, Ranger, and Atlantic. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 6%; Ladak -- 12%; M. varia-- 24%; Turkistan -- 8%; Flemish -- 44%; and Chilean -- 6%.

2. 86--141 is adapted for use in the northeast, northcentral, and northwest U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86--141 has been yield--tested in Washington, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

3. 86-141 is a moderately fall--dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to that of Saranac. Flower color of 86--141 approximates 97% purple and 3% variegated with a trace of cream.

4. 86--141 has high resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, and pea aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode, and blue alfalfa aphid; and moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and northern root knot nematode.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1986 on 243 plants under cage--isolation at Bakersfield, California. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Warden, Washington for the expected life of the variety. One generation of Breeder (Syn 1) and two generations each of Foundation (Syn 2 or 3) and Certified (Syn 3 or 4) are recognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed fields are 3 and 5 years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.

7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety Protection.

8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.