Martin ll Novel Endophyte Fescue 50#

Martin 2 is an early-medium forage tall fescue selected for the transition zone. Its pedigree includes several USA varieties including Mozark, the original Martin, Cajun, and three KY31 synthetics. Despite its southern breeding, it is adapted to the entire US tall fescue market. In addition, Martin 2 is marketed in South America, Australia and is on the registration list in Canada. Martin 2 continues to be available as an endophyte free variety and now also as a novel endophyte enhanced tall fescue.

Protek™ is a novel endophyte (Neotyphodium coenophialum) that does not produce detectable levels of harmful ergot alkaloids such as the toxin ergovaline.

Tall fescue plants inoculated with Protek™ endophyte show increased forage productivity compared to the non-inoculated plants of the same variety. In addition, Protek™ endophyte will defend the inoculated tall fescue plants against insects feeding on the tillers and leaves, resulting in reduced stress from insect damage. Protek™ endophyte inoculated plants have shown improved tolerance to environmental stresses such as heat and drought.