A9503 A9503 A9503 is a 113-clone synthetic variety. Parent plants trace to the varieties Achieva, GH-787, and 5333. A9503 is adapted to, and intended for, use in the east central United States. It has been tested in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia. Fall dormancy of A9503 is similar to Ranger.
Multifoliolate expression is high in autumn growth.
It has not been tested for reaction to blue alfalfa aphid or root-knot nematode. Breeder seed was produced in 1995. FFR Cooperative will maintain sufficient seedstocks for the life of the variety. Certified seed will be available in 2000. Application will not be made for plant variety protection.