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86-15 1. 86-15 is a synthetic variety composed of 147 plants from two elite experimental lines selected for resistance to anthracnose (70) and verticillium wilt (77). Source material traces to 11 experimental lines selected for resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose, Verticillium wilt, and Rhizoctonia root rot. Parental germplasm traces to Crusader, Vernal, Vertus, Saranac, Atlantic, and Ranger. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -- 10%; Ladak -- 14%; M. varia -- 30%; Turkistan -- 4%; Flemish -- 38%; and Chilean -- 4%. 2. 86-15 is adapted for use in the northeast, northwest, and northcentral U.S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86-15 has been yield tested in Washington, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and New York. 3. 86-15 is a fall-dormant variety with fall-dormancy similar to that of Ranger. Flower color of 86-15 approximates 65% purple and 35% variegated. 4. 86-15 has high resistance to anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, and Phytophthora
root rot; resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium
5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 147 plants under cage-isolation at Warden, WA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Warden, WA 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) seed are recognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for Foundation and Certified seed 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.
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