Tall Fescue Novel Endophyte Varieties and Establishment for Livestock and Horse Farms
AGR-275
Tall Fescue Novel Endophyte Varieties and Establishment for Livestock and Horse Farms
Tall Fescue Novel Endophyte Varieties and Establishment for Livestock and Horse Farms
Authored by: Krista Lea Stephanie Smith Ray Smith
Abstract
"Endophyte" refers to a fungus that lives within the fescue plant, meaning it cannot be seen with the naked eye. The endophyte found in tall fescue is beneficial to the plant: It gives tall fescue insect resistance, enhanced grazing tolerance, and greater persistence in stressful environments. The major disadvantage of some of the endophytes of tall fescue is that they produce toxic alkaloids that have detrimental effects on many types of livestock.
Core Details
Publication ID
AGR-275
Status
New
Publication Date
November 2, 2023
Series
Multi-Part Series
N/A
Categorical Details
Language
English
Peer Reviewed?
Yes
