NutriMax
1. NutriMax is a 28 clone synthetic cultivar. Parent clones trace to 12 populations selected fro resistance to the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose (race 1) and Aphanomyces (race 1) plus two additional isolates. Phenotypic recurrent selection was used. Final selections were made from two-year old space plant selection nurseries near Napier, Iowa based on yield, winter survival, degree of leafhopper yellowing and stunting, freedom from leaf diseases, fall dormancy reaction and multileaf expression.
Breeder seed (syn 1) was produced in 1995 on approximately 25 cuttings of each clone transplanted at random and harvested in bulk
2. NutriMax appears to be adapted to the North Central and East Central regions of the U.S.. It is intended for use in the North Central and East Central regions of the U.S. for hay and haylage production. It has been tested in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois.
3. Fall dormancy of NutriMax is similar to the FD 4 check Saranac. Flower color is approximately 75% purple and 25% variegated with a trace of white, cream and yellow.
4. NutriMax has high resistance to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and anthracnose (race 1) and resistance to Aphanomyces (race 1) and pea aphid. It has not been tested for reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and root knot nematode.
5. Seed increase is limited to one generation each of breeder (syn 1), foundation (syn 2) and certified (syn 3) seed classes. Certified seed may be produced from either breeder or foundation classes. A 2, 3 and 6 year stand life is permitted on fields producing breeder, foundation and certified seed classes respectively. Foundation seed production is limited to the Pacific Northwest. Breeder seed was produced in 1995. ABI will maintain sufficient seed stocks for the life of the variety.
6. Certified seed will be available in 2001.
7. Plant Variety Protection will not be applied for.
8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.
9. Variety Name: NutriMax Date submitted November 9000
Experimental designations: ZM 9537