Sunrise
Applicant: Cal/West Seeds
P.0. Box 1428
Woodland, CA 95695
Description
Sunrise is a synthetic variety derived from the recombination of 21 parental clones selected for spotted aphid and bacterial wilt resistance from the Syn. W germplasm released by FFR Corporation.
The intended area of adaptation is Midwestern USA and adjacent areas of Canada where moderate dormancy is required for winter survival.
Plant type uniform and erect, with a tendency toward small narrow leaves. Flower color - approximately 45% light blue, 45% bluish white, 5% dark blue and 5% yellow.
Sunrise has resistance to bacterial wilt and to the biotypes of the spotted alfalfa aphid found in the Woodland, CA area. Susceptible to Phytophthora root rot and to the pea aphid. No data on Anthracnose and stem nematode.
Seed increase is to be on a limited generation basis with only one generation each of Breeder, Foundation and Certified. Sufficient Foundation seed has been produced and stored in environmental controlled storage for the projected period of use of the variety.
Certified seed will be marketed in 1979.
Application for Plant Variety Protection will not be made.