Description:
M Rk-Rn 6 was developed from crossing M713 Ren1 (PI 665928) to M-240 RNR (PI 592511) and to 'Sure-Grow 747' SG747 (PI 656375). One plant was selected in the F2 of M-240 RNR x M713 Ren 1 via marker assisted selection (MAS). The SG747 x M713 Ren 1 F2 was MAS and 1 plant was selected. The selected plant from each population was crossed. The F2 was MAS and 1 plant was selected and crossed to SG747. The F2 was MAS and M Rk-Rn 6 was selected as a single plant and advanced to the F5.