C232

 

 

  1. C232 is a 180-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for high forage quality. Parental germplasm traces to ALPHA 2001, Multi-plier, WL 252 HQ and WL 325 HQ. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata – 11%, Ladak – 17%, M. varia – 22%, Turkistan – 16% and Flemish – 34%.

  1. C232 is adapted for use in the North Central and East Central regions of the United States. C232 has been yield tested in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

  1. Flower color of C232 at Syn 2 approximates 100% purple with a trace of variegated and white. The fall dormancy of C232 is similar to Legend (Class 4).

  1. C232 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1); and resistance to stem nematode and pea aphid. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid and root knot nematode has not been adequately tested.

  1. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1995 on 180 plants under cage isolation at Bakersfield, California. Sufficient foundation (Syn 2) seed will be produced 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 three and five years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. Production of Syn 3 Foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.

  1. Certified seed will be marketed in 1999.

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

  1. The information in this application can be turned over to the PVP office.

  1. Experimental Designation: C232 Date Submitted: November, 1998

 

 

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