1. Cimarron VR is a synthetic alfalfa variety, selected from the Cimarron variety by phenotypic recurrent selection for resistance to Verticillium Wilt and other pests. The germplasm sources of Cimarron VR are considered to be largely from Chilean and Flemish origins with estimates as follows: M.falcata -2%, Ladak -2%, M. varia -20%, Turkistan -10%, Flemish -26% and Chilean -40%.
2. Cimarron VR is intended for use as hay, haylage, greenchop, dehydration products, and conservation cover crop. It has been tested in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma.
3. Fall dormancy (fall growth) is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 81% purple, 19% variegated with a trace of cream flowered plants.
4. Cimarron VR has high resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, pea aphid and the spotted alfalfa aphid; has resistance to Verticillium Wilt, stem nematode, and Phytophthora root rot; and has moderate resistance to Aphanomyces root rot, blue alfalfa aphid, and root knot nematode.
5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder, foundation and certified seed classes; i.e., breeder (Syn. 1), foundation (Syn. 2), certified (Syn. 3). Breeder seed was produced under isolation in Apex, NC. Foundation and certified class are produced by Great Plains Research Company, Inc. under contract with seed growers. Age of stand for seed production for breeder, foundation and certified seed is 1, 2, and 6 years, respectively. Breeder and foundation seed stocks are maintained by Great Plains Research Company, Inc.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1990.
7. Application will be made for Plant Variety Protection under the Act. The certification option will not be requested.
8. This information can be forwarded
to the PVP office.