1. Legacy is a synthetic variety with 320 parent plants. Parent plants trace to populations selected for resistance to Aphanomyces root rot and one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, Leptosphaerulina leafspot and spotted alfalfa aphid. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. The following germplasm sources were used in the development of Legacy: VS-775, 98, Pro--Cut 2, 5432, Surpass and Magnum +. Approximate germplasm source contributions are: M. falcata --10%, Ladak --3%, M.varia --25%, Turkistan --6%, Flemish --52%, Chilean --4%.
2. Legacy is adapted to and intended for use in the northcentral, northwestern and eastern U.S. for hay, haylage, greenchop or dehy production. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Idaho, Iowa and Pennsylvania.
3. Legacy is a moderately dormant variety. Fall dormancy is similar to Saranac. Flower color is 65% purple, 35% variegated, and a trace of white, yellow, and cream.
4. Legacy has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid with resistance to anthracnose (race 1), Verticillium wilt, pea aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot (race 1). Reaction to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid has not been adequately tested.
5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed classes. 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 at Woodland, CA. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by VISTA. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 1991.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection.
8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.