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Lightning Extra |
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1.
The selection criteria used in the development of this variety
include forage yield, forage quality, persistence and resistance to one
or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,
Verticillium wilt, anthracnose, Phytophthora root rot, and Aphanomyces
root rot (Race 1 and Race 2). 2.
This variety is adapted to North Central and East Central
regions. This variety bas been tested in Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan and
Wisconsin, and is intended for use in the North Central and East Central
regions. 3.
Test variety is Moderately Fall Dormant, similar to FD4 checks.
Test variety is Very Winterhardy, similar to WS2 checks. Flower color
(Syn. 2) is 90% purple, 10% variegated with a trace of yellow, white and
cream. This variety has high multifoliolate leaf expression. 4.
This variety has high resistance to anthracnose (Race 1),
bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt, Verticillium wilt, Phytophthora root rot,
pea aphid, spotted alfalfa aphid, and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1);
with moderate resistance to root knot nematode (M. hap/a). Reactions
to stem nematode and blue alfalfa aphid have not been tested. 5.
Seed increase is on a limited generation basis with one
generation of breeder and two generations of foundation 6.
Certified seed will be marketed in 2004. 7.
No decision bas been made concerning Plant Variety Protection
Act. 8.
The information in this application may not be forwarded to the
PVP office. 9.
Variety Name: Lightning
Extra
Date Submitted: November
1, 2003
Experimental designations:
FG 4S442 |