FG 8A223
1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield potential, persistence, multifoliolate leaf expression and resistance to one or more of the following pests: Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid.
2. This variety is adapted to the southwest U.S. regions. This variety has been tested in Idaho and California and is intended for use in the southwest U.S. regions.
3. Test variety is non-dormant, similar to FD8 checks. Flower color (syn2) is 100% purple with a trace of cream, yellow, variegated and white. Test variety has moderate multifoliolate leaf expression.
4. This variety has high resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid; resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, alfalfa stem nematode and pea aphid. Reaction to Aphanomyces root rot and root-knot nematode has not been tested.
5. Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations of foundation and certified seed classes. Breeder (syn 1), foundation (syn2 or 3), and certified (syn3 or 4) classes will be recognized. Production of syn.3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced near Nampa, Idaho, in 1997. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by Forage Genetics. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to three and six years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 2000.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. This information can not be forwarded to the PVP Office.
9. Date Submitted: November 1, 1999
Experimental designations: FG 8A223