Description:
A diploid form which carries several B-chromosomes. As a consequence, the chromosome number exceeds 2n=2x=14 and is not stable. However, the genetic stability is not compromised by the presence of supernumerary chromosomes. Originally developed in Japan and evaluated for release in the U.S. by the Yamaguchi Agric. Exp. Station, Oouchi-Mihori, Yamaguchi, Japan, and the USDA-ARS, Grazinglands Res. Sta., El Reno, OK. Developed by utilizing the annual ryegrass population Yamaiku No. 78 which is a sub-selection of Minamiwase. Selected from Yamaiku No. 78 by selecting 72 vigorous individuals and bulking the seed.