C/W-327
1. C/W-327 is a synthetic variety with 320 parent plants. Parents trace to various populations selected for resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid. The following germplasm sources, in order of contribution, were used in the development of this variety: Emerald, Big 10, DK-135, Excalibur, Jubilee, Summit, G-2852, and Oneida.
2. C/W-327 is a winter-hardy variety adapted to for use in the northcentral and northeastern U.S. for hay, haylage and greenchop. The variety has been tested in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
3. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 65% purple, 35% variegated and 1% yellow and white.
4. C/W-327 has high resistance to bacterial wilt and anthracnose, and resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and pea aphid. C/W-327 is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to stem nematode is unknown.
5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation each of breeder and certified seed classes, and two generations of foundation seed. Breeder (Syn. 1) foundation (Syn. 2 or Syn. 3) and certified(Syn. 3 or Syn. 4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn. 3 foundation seed requires authorization by the breeder. Stand limitations are 1, 2 and 6 years for breeder, foundation and certified seed fields respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1987.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.