Although anthropogenic disturbances are often perceived as detrimental to plant
biodiversity, the relationship between biodiversity and disturbance remains unclear …

Fescue toxicosis is a multifaceted syndrome that elicits many negative effects on livestock
consuming ergot alkaloids produced by endophyte-infected tall fescue. The economic …

Grasslands were once common in the eastern United States and provided habitat for
numerous grassland‐dependent wildlife. However, native grasslands in this region have …

Across much of the eastern United States, tall fescue [TF; Schedonorus arundinaceus
(Schreb.) Dumort.], a cool‐season (ie, C3) perennial grass, is the primary forage for pasture …

Quercetin is considered a natural supplement product for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
and contributes to cardiovascular protection.“Fescue toxicosis” is caused by the …

Canadian standards allow≤ 3000 μg ergot alkaloids/kg cattle feed. A concentration-
response relationship was hypothesized between ergot in feed and reductions in plasma …

Native grasses, such as switchgrass (SG; Panicum virgatum L.), big bluestem (BB;
Andropogon gerardii Vitman), indiangrass (IG; Sorghastrum nutans Nash), and eastern …

Fescue toxicosis is problematic for growing steers, causing lower DMI and productivity when
fed endophyte-infected (E+) tall fescue. A complete understanding of underlying …

Tall fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) is a widely used forage grass which shares a symbiosis
with the endophytic fungus Epichloë coenophiala. The endophyte produces an alkaloid …

Grasses harbor diverse fungi, including some that produce mycotoxins or other secondary
metabolites. Recently, Florida cattle farmers reported cattle illness, while the cattle were …