1. Viking 1 is a synthetic variety tracing to line crosses of two experimentals that had phenotypic recurrent selection for anthracnose, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, and Verticillium wilt. Parentage traces to Surpass, Apollo II and DK 135. Estimates of the major germplasm sources are M. falcata (7%), Ladak (5%), M. varia (14%), Turkistan (8%), Flemish (34%), Chilean (5%), Peruvian (2%) and unknown (25%).
2. Viking 1 is intended for use in and adapted to the Northeast, North Central, Central, and Pacific Northwest U.S. and E. Canada for hay, haylage, and dehydration purposes. It has been tested in Wisconsin, Washington, Minnesota, Montana, and Ontario.
3. Flower color of Viking 1 at full bloom is 88% purple and 12% variegated with a trace cream, white and yellow. Its fall dormancy is similar to Vernal.
4. Viking 1 has high resistance to Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt; resistance to anthracnose(race 1), bacterial wilt, and Phytophthora root rot; moderate resistance to pea aphid and blue aphid; and is susceptible to Aphanomyces(race 1).
5. Breeder seed (Syn 1) was produced in cage isolation near Woodland, CA in 1987. Seed increase is limited to one generation of breeder seed (Syn 1), two generations of foundation seed (Syn 2 or 3), and two generations of certified seed (Syn 3 or 4). Sufficient foundation seed for the life of the variety will be maintained by Northrup King Company. Production of Syn 3 foundation seed requires the consent of the breeder. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 5 years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be available in 1991.
7. No decision has been made regarding Plant Variety Protection.
8. The information in this application is available to the PVP office.