86--213

1. 86-213 is a 169-clone synthetic variety. Parental clones were derived from a combination of three experimental varieties, CUF 101, and WL 514. The resulting population was then screened for resistance to Phytophthora root rot, blue alfalfa aphid, stem nematode, and anthracnose. Germplasm traces primarily to CUF 101, WL 600, WL 450, WL 504, and WL 514. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 2%, Ladak - 1%, M. varia - 5%, Turkistan - 15%, Flemish - 3%, Chilean - 15%, Peruvian - 2%, Indian - 27%, and African - 30%.

2. 86-213 is adapted to and intended for use in the southern U. S. for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 86-213 has been tested for forage yield and persistence in California and Arizona.

3. 86-213 is a very non-dormant variety with fall dormancy similar to CUF 101. Flower color is 99% purple and 1% variegated with a trace of cream.

4. 86-213 has high resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, pea aphid, and Fusarium wilt; resistance to Phytophthora root rot and stem nematode; and moderate resistance to bacterial wilt. Its reaction to anthracnose and Verticillium wilt has not been evaluated.

5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of Breeder and two generations each 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 consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient Foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by W-L Research.

6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1992.

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

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