Variation in the expression of ergot alkaloids between individual tillers of perennial ryegrass

Epichloƫ fungal endophytes of cool season grasses are well-known to produce a range of alkaloids of benefit to the host. Some of these compounds are advantageous to agriculture due to qualities that promote pasture persistence (e.g., the loline class of alkaloids confer insect protection) while othe...

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Main Authors: Mace, Wade J., Lunn, Kristy L., Kaur, Navjot, Lloyd-West, Catherine M.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4241844/