LL3387
(Experimental Designation)
1. LL3387 is a synthetic variety with 87 parental plants. Parental plants were selected (phenotypic recurrent selection) for anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot resistance. They trace to: crosses between clones HP9 (selection from a broadbased hardy germplasm) and ApO2 (Apollo selection) with various plants derived from Peak, Epic, and Apollo [57 F1's]; Trident [27]; and Saranac AR [3]. An estimate of the percentage of the major germplasm sources that contributed to the genetic constitution of this variety is M. falcata (9%), Ladak (11%) , M. varia (31%) Turkistan (9%), Flemish (31%), Chilean (8%), Peruvian (1%).
2. LL3387 is intended for use in the Northern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop and dehy production. It has been tested in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Idaho.
3. LL3387 is a dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger. Flower color is approximately 41% purple, 59% variegated with a trace of white, cream and yellow.
4. LL3387 has high resistance to bacterial wilt, anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and pea aphids endemic to Iowa, moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt and stem nematodes. It is susceptible to the spotted alfalfa aphid. Fall dormancy is similar to Ranger.
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 the consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation in Idaho. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA.
6. Certified seed will be available in 1988.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.
8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.