Plant–fungal interactions are widespread in nature, and their multiple benefits for plant
growth and health have been amply demonstrated. Endophytic and epiphytic fungi can …

Saline soils pose significant challenges to global agricultural productivity, hindering crop
growth and efficiency. Despite various mitigation strategies, the issue persists, underscoring …

Endophytic fungi colonize interior plant tissue and mostly form mutualistic associations with
their host plant. Plant-endophyte interaction is a complex mechanism and is currently a …

Currently, the food and economic losses generated by the attack of phytopathogens on the
agricultural sector constitute a severe problem. Conventional crop protection techniques …

The study of plant-endophyte interactions is complex and difficult to decipher. In part, this is
because they are dynamic and diverse; these interactions can be mutualistic …

The indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has caused considerable
environmental damage over the years. However, the growing demand for food in the coming …

Trichoderma spp. can improve plant defense against diverse plant pathogens, including
fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. Nonetheless, the underlying mechanisms of …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) serves as a vital staple crop for the dietary needs of over half of the
world's population. However, it faces considerable challenges, especially biotic factors …

Nematodes as plant pathogens adversely affect food, fiber, and biofuels production by
causing plant diseases. A variety of chemical nematicides are being applied to soil, seeds …

Trichoderma spp. are free-living fungi present in virtually all terrestrial ecosystems. These
soil fungi can stimulate plant growth and increase plant nutrient acquisition of macro-and …