C/W-334
1. C/W-334 is a synthetic variety with 296 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, DK-135, Advantage, G-2852,Jubilee, Big 10, KS-77 and Magnum.
2. C/W-334 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 60% purple, 40% variegated and < 1% yellow and white.
4. C/W-334 has high resistance to bacterial wilt and anthracnose, and resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode and pea aphid. C/W-334 is moderately resistant to spotted alfalfa aphid.
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.