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Endophyte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
An endophyte is an endosymbiont, often a bacterium or fungus, that lives within a plant for at least part of its life without causing apparent disease. Endophytes are ubiquitous and have been found ...
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As such, endophyte-enhanced turfgrasses may be used for a low-input, biological control option for sustainable turf care programs. ... Endophyte-infected grasses tend to be comparatively vigorous, especially under conditions of minimal fertilization and irrigation.
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Thus, the association of the endophyte with poor performance of cattle was documented in a replicated, highly controlled grazing experiment (Table 1). ...
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Information about ongoing Oregon State University research into the effects of endophyte of tall fescue on the plants and on grazing animal health. ... There are many studies in progress which may answer remaining questions relating to the fescue endophyte, and perhaps provide additional solutions.
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Since the 6 6 endophyte does not move from plant to plant, the only way for the infestation level of a pasture to increase is for infected seed to germinate and develop into an infected plant. Do not feed endophyte-infected tall fescue hay on an endophyte-free pasture.
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Newer varieties of tall fescue are available without the endophyte and are safe for all classes of horses. However, unless you know that the fescue you find in your pasture or hayfield is endophyte-free (either by personal knowledge or by test), it is better to assume that it is infected with the endophyte.
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Endophytes are organisms, often fungi and bacteria, that live between living plant cells. ... The relationship that they establish with the plant varies from symbiotic to bordering on pathogenic. ... The initial step, in dealing with endophytic microorganisms, is the selection of a proper and promising plant for study.
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A specific rationale for the collection of each plant for endophyte isolation and natural-product discovery is used. Several reasonable hypotheses govern this plant selection strategy and these are as follows.
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The diagnosis of the tall fescue endophyte ... The toxic pastures were found to contain high levels of a fungus growing within the plant (endophyte).
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