CW 09084

 

1. CW 09084 is a synthetic variety with 150 parent plants which were selected for spotted alfalfa aphid resistance from source populations selected for drought tolerance, crown rot resistance and persistence in Mexico. Source populations were developed by a combination of phenotypic recurrent selection and strain crossing with selection for resistance to one or more of the following pests: Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora root rot, anthracnose (race 1), spotted alfalfa aphid, and blue alfalfa aphid. Parentage of CW 09084 traces to miscellaneous Cal/West Seeds breeding population (100%). Approximate germplasm source contributions are as follows: African (100%).

2. CW 09084 is adapted to the Southwest area of the U.S. and Mexico and is intended for use in Mexico. CW 09084 has been tested in California and Mexico.

3. CW 09084 is a very nondormant variety with fall dormancy similar to FD class 9 check varieties. Flower color observed in the Syn. 2 generation is greater than 99% purple with a trace of variegated, white, cream, and yellow.

4. CW 09084 bas high resistance to Fusarium wilt, pea aphid, and stem nematode, with resistance to Phytophthora root rot and spotted alfalfa aphid, moderate resistance to blue alfalfa aphid, and low resistance to anthracnose (race 1).  Reaction to bacterial wilt, Verticillium wilt, Aphanomyces root rot (race 1), and root knot nematode has not been adequately tested.

5. Seed increase of CW 09084 is on a limited generation basis with one generation of breeder and two generations of the foundation and certified seed classes. Breeder (Syn. l), foundation (Syn. 2 or Syn. 3), and certified (Syn. 3 or Syn. 4) classes will be recognized. Production of Syn. 3 foundation seed requires consent of the breeder. Breeder seed was produced under cage isolation near Woodland, California in 2000. Sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety will be maintained by Ca1/West Seeds. Stands of foundation and certified seed fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.

6. Certified seed of CW 09084 will be available in 2003.

7. No decision bas been made regarding Plant Variety Protection.

8. This information can be forwarded to the PVP office.

9. Variety Name: ____________________  Date submitted: November 30, 2003.

Experimental Designation:   CW 09084

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