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Festuca arundinacea

Martin 2 Protek

Martin 2 Protek

Martin 2 Protek® is a new novel endophyte tall fescue, combining the proven genetics of Martin 2 forage tall fescue with the enhancement of the Protek® endophyte. (Patent applied for: PCT International Application No. PCT/EP2013/067522) 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.

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Protek

Protek® is a novel endophyte that improves sustainable agriculture by offering safer forage alternatives without compromising animal health. It enhances calf weight and milk production while ensuring resilience and longevity in challenging environments.

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Key features

  • Adapted to the entire US tall fescue market
  • Early-medium maturity
  • Endophyte defends against surface feeding insects
  • Increased forage productivity compared to non-inolculated plants of same variety
  • Improved tolerance to heat and drought

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Segment Forage
Category Tall Fescue
Species Fescue, Tall
Sci. Name Festuca arundinacea
Anther Color Purplish
Auricles Absent
Basal Hairs Absent
Botanical Name Tall
Branch Pubescence Glabrous
Crown Rust Not Tested
Emergence (Days) 14
Flag Leaf Length Medium to Long
Flag Leaf Width Wide
Growth Habit, Fall Semi-Erect
Leaf Blade Folding Open
Leaf Blade Margins Smooth
Leaf Color Light Green
Leaf Length Medium to Long
Leaf Rust Not Tested
Leaf Sheath Colour White
Leaf Spot Not Tested
Leaf Width Wide
Lemma Length Short
Lemma Pubescence Absent
Lemma Texture Smooth
Lemma Width Narrow
Maturity Medium
Net Blotch Not Tested
Palea Length Absent
Palea Pubescence Absent
Panicle Attitude Erect
Panicle Color Green
Panicle Length Medium
Panicle Shape Narrow Tapering
Panicle Type Intermediate
Pelea Width Absent
Pink Snow Mold Not Tested
Plant Height Tall
Ploidy Hexaploid
Powdery Mildew Not Tested
Rhizomes - Creeping Habit Absent to Very Weak
Seed Length 7mm
Stem Rust Not Tested
Stripe Rust Not Tested
Time to Flowering Medium
Waxy Bloom on Leaf Absent
Winter Hardiness Moderately Resistant
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 499400
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227,000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 28-34
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 25-30
Planting Times Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 6-17
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 5-15
Livestock Alpaca/Llama , Cattle , Goats , Horses , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Erosion Control
Winter Hardiness 7