Quantitation and Distribution of Epichloe-Derived Alkaloids in Perennial Ryegrass Tissues.

ABSTRACT: Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), an economically important pasture and turf grass, is commonly infected with asexual Epichloë species endophytes. Endophytes provide enhanced bioprotection by producing alkaloids, and research often focusses on the negative impact on grazing animals. However, alkaloid distribution throughout the plant and their role in biocontrol of insect pests and diseases are less well understood. Additionally, intermediate compounds have not been investigated for their impacts on animal welfare and biological control in pasture-based scenarios. Here, a single liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method was used to measure seven alkaloids in different perennial ryegrass tissues infected with SE or NEA12 endophytes. High alkaloid recoveries

SUBMITTER: Vassiliadis S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9966479 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature