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1. The selection criteria used in the development of this variety include forage yield, fall dormancy
reaction, persistence and resistance to one or more of the following pests: bacterial wilt, Fusarium wilt,
Verticillium wilt, stem nematode and Phytophthora root rot.
2. This variety is adapted to the Winterhardy Intermountain U.S. region. This variety has been tested
in Idaho and Colorado, and is intended for use in Winterhardy Intermountain U.S. region.
3. Test variety is Moderately Dormant, similar to FD4 check. Test variety is Moderately
Winterhardy, similar to WS3 check. Flower color (Syn2) is 90% purple, 6% variegated, 2% cream, 1%
white and 1% yellow. 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, stem nematode, pea aphid and root knot nematode (M. hapla);
with resistance to spotted alfalfa aphid. Reaction to blue alfalfa aphid and Aphanomyces root rot (Race 1)
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 (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 in the field near Nampa, ID in 2000. Forage Genetics will maintain
sufficient foundation seed for the projected life of the variety. Stands of foundation and certified seed
fields are limited to 3 and 6 years, respectively.
6. Certified seed will be marketed in 2005.
7. No decision has been made concerning Plant Variety Protection Act.
8. The information in this application may not be forwarded to the PVP office.
Variety Name Whitney
Experimental Designation(s) FG 40W203
Date NA&MLVRB first accepted this variety January 2005
Date(s) previous amendments were accepted None Date amendment submitted November 1, 2005 |