89--30

1. 89-30 is a synthetic variety composed of 138 plants selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot. Source material traces to two elite experimental lines selected for winterhardiness, agronomic appearance, and resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot, and Verticillium wilt. Subsequent selection was performed for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot in a field nursery. Parental germplasm traces to Arrow, Endure, Vertus, break-thru, Vernal, and Ranger. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata - 10%; Ladak - 17%; M. varia - 23%; Turkistan - 8%; Flemish - 37%; and Chilean - 5%.

2. 89-30 is adapted to and intended for use in the northeast, north central, and northwest United States for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. 89-30 has been yield-tested in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Washington.

3. 89-30 is a moderately fall-dormant variety with flower color that approximates 95% purple, and 5% variegated, with traces of cream and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to that of Saranac.

4. 89-30 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and Phytophthora root rot; resistance to Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1), and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid and stem nematode. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.

5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced on 138 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 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 1992.

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.