Effect of the Mixed Rates of Endophyte-Free and -Infected Seed on the Dry Matter Yield and Forage Quality of Tall Fescue

Effect of the Mixed Rates of Endophyte-Free and -Infected Seed on the Dry Matter Yield and Forage Quality of Tall Fescue

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of the mixed rates of endophyte-free and infected seed on the dry matter yield and forage quality of tall fescue in Korea. In experiment, mixed ratios of endophyte-infected and -free seed were compared under the fourth cutting. Dry matter yield and forage quality of tall fescue were not influenced by mixed rates. The weed contents of botanical composition were slightly increased with high ratios of endophyte-free seed. The results demonstrated that endophyte-free tall fescue did not seem to be greatly weak under bad conditions.