C304

 

 

  1. C304 is a 200-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for high forage quality. Parental germplasm traces to ABT 350, Rushmore, WL 232 HQ and WL 252 HQ. Approximate germplasm source contributions are M. falcata – 16%, Ladak – 14%, M. varia – 21%, Turkistan – 13% and Flemish – 36%.

  1. C304 is adapted for use in the North Central and East Central regions of the United States. It is intended for use in the North Central, East Central and Great Plains regions. C304 has been yield tested in Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

  1. Flower color of C304 at Syn 2 approximates 100% purple with a trace of variegated and white. The fall dormancy of C304 is similar to Legend (Class 4).

  1. C304 has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1); resistance to Verticillium wilt, stem nematode and spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to pea aphid, blue alfalfa aphid, Phytophthora root rot and root knot nematode has not been adequately tested.

  1. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in 1996 on 200 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: C304 Date Submitted: November, 1998

 

 

 

 

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