W327
1. W327 is a 109-plant synthetic variety resulting from phenotypic recurrent selection for high forage quality. Parental germplasm traces to Ovation, Paramount, Premier Plus and WL 252 HQ. Approximate germplasm source contributions are Mfialcata (13%), Ladak (19%), M varia (21%), Turkistan (17%), Flemish (27%), and Chilean (3%).
2. W327 is adapted for use in the north central and east central regions of the United States has been yield tested in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
3. Flower color of W327 at syn2 approximates 100% purple with a trace of yellow, variegated and white. The fall dormancy of W327 is similar to Pioneer 5246 (Class 3).
4. W327 has high resistance to anthracnose (race 1), bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1) and blue alfalfa aphid; resistance to Verticillium wilt and pea aphid; and moderate resistance to stem nematode. Reaction to spotted alfalfa aphid and root knot nematode has not been adequately tested.
5. Breeder seed (syn1) was produced in 1996 on 109 plants under cage isolation at Warden, Washington. Sufficient foundation (syn2) seed will be produced for the expected life of the variety and will be maintained by W-L Research. One generation of breeder (syn1), two generations of foundation (syn2 or 3) and three generations of certified (syn2, 3 or 4) seed are recognized. The maximum permitted length of stand for foundation and certified seed fields are three and five years, respectively. Foundation seed must be produced above 40 degrees North latitude. 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: W327
Date submitted: November 1999