W326
1. W326 is a 144-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection forpersistence. Parental germplasm, traces to Paramount, GH788 and WL 232 HQ. Approximategermplasin source contributions are M. falcata (8%), Ladak (11%), M. varia (17%), Turkistan(17%), Flemish (33%), and Chilean (14%).
2. W326 is adapted for use in the north central and east central regions of the United States hasbeen yield tested in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
3. Flower color of W326 at syn2 approximates 100% purple with a trace of variegated and white.The fall dormancy of W326 is similar to Legend (Class 4).
4. W326 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt,Phytophthora. root rot, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1) and pea aphid, and resistance to Fusariumwilt. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, stem nematode and root knotnematode has not been adequately tested.
5. Breeder seed (syn1) was produced in 1996 on 144 plants under cage isolation at Warden,Washington. Sufficient foundation (syn2) seed will be produced for the expected life of thevariety and will be maintained by W-L Research. One generation of breeder (syn1), twogenerations of foundation (syn2 or 3) and three generations of certified (syn2, 3 or 4) seed arerecognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for foundation and certified seed fields arethree and five years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees Northlatitude. Production of syn3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 2000.
7. It is undecided whether application will be made for Plant Variety Protection.
8. The information in this application can be turned over to the PVP office.
9. Experimental designation: W326
Date submitted: November 1999