89-133

1. 89-133 is a 218-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for resistance to Verticillium wilt and stem nematode. Source material traces to 15 experimental lines selected for resistance to anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot. Parental germplasm traces to WL 316, Eagle, Vertus, Vernal, and Ranger.  Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata -8%; Ladak -16%; M. varia -23%; Turkistan -8%; Flemish -38%; and Chilean -7%.

2. 89-133 is adapted to and intended for use in the northwest, central, and eastern U.S. 89-133 has been yield tested in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

3. Flower color of 89-133 at Syn 2 approximates 99% purple and 1% variegated with traces of cream white, and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to that of DuPuits.

4. 89-133 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid; and resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, and stem nematode.  Reaction to Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1), blue alfalfa aphid, and root knot nematode has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1989 on 218 plants under cage isolation at Bakersfield, CA. Sufficient Foundation (Syn 2) seed was produced near Nampa, ID for the expected life of the variety and will be maintained by W-L Research. 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 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 1993.

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.