Virtually all examined plant species harbour fungal endophytes which asymptomatically
infect or colonize living plant tissues, including leaves, branches, stems and roots …

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 …

Abstract The Green Revolution of the mid-20th century transformed agriculture worldwide
and has resulted in environmental challenges. A new approach, the Second Green …

Piriformospora indica (Serendipita indica), a mycorrhizal fungus, has garnered significant
attention in recent decades owing to its distinctive capacity to stimulate plant growth and …

Highlights•Plant-associated fungi in the rhizosphere are incredibly diverse.•High plant
diversity promotes fungal diversity and can suppress soil fungal pathogens.•Many …

Fulfilling the food demand of a fast-growing population is a global concern, resulting in
increased dependence of the agricultural sector on various chemical formulations for …

Wheat is among the top 10 and most widely grown crops in the world. However, wheat is
often infected with many soil-borne diseases, including sharp eyespot, mainly caused by the …

The root-endophytic fungus Piriformospora indica (= Serendipita indica) has been revealed
for its growth-promoting effects and its capacity to induce resistance in a broad spectrum of …

Plants commonly form mutualistic associations with fungal endophytes. We put forward the
hypothesis, with supporting evidence, that certain plant physiological responses to stress [ie …

Salinity is a significant threat that causes considerable yield losses in date palm. The root
endophytic fungus Piriformospora indica has proven effective in providing salt stress …