Vector
1. Vector is a 102 plant synthetic alfalfa cultivar. Parent plants were mass selected for resistance to anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot. Parentage traces to Trumpetor 37%, Apollo II 33%, WL 314 13%. Vernema 11%, Maris Phoenix 4%, and Maris Sabilt 2%. Breeder seed (syn 1) was produced in l983 near Woodland, CA. in a screened
2. Vector's proposed areas of use are the northern midwest states (South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana), parts of the eastern U.S. (Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania) as well as the inter-mountain regions of the western U.S. (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Nevada). Primary use will be general forage. Vector has been tested in California, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.
3. Vector is moderately dormant, similar to Saranac in fall dormancy. Flower color is approximately 100% purple, with a trace of variegated, yellow, and white.
4. Vector has high resistance to Fusarium wilt; resistance to anthracnose, bacterial wilt, Phytophthora root rot, stem nematode, pea aphid, and spotted alfalfa aphid. It has moderate resistance to Verticillium wilt; and low resistance to the blue alfalfa aphid.
5. Sufficient breeder seed (syn 1) was produced in l983 in an isolation cage near Woodland, California, to last the life of the variety. It is maintained by Plant Genetics, Inc. in environmentally controlled storage. Foundation seed (syn 2 or 3) may only be produced from breeder or Syn 2 foundation seed at the breeder's option. Certified seed (syn 2, 3, or 4) may be produced from either breeder or foundation seed. Stand duration is 1, 3, and 4 years for breeder, foundation, and certified seed fields, respectively. No other generation or class of seed will be recognized.
6. Certified seed will be offered for sale in 1988.
7. Application for Plant Variety Protection will be made. Certification option will not be requested.
8. Information in this application may be given to the PVP office.