ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI: A KEY PLAYER IN PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS AND ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONING
Keywords:
Plant, endophytes, fungi, soil, biotechnology.Abstract
This article discusses the importance of endophytic fungi in the microbial communities associated with plants. Endophytes are microorganisms that live within plant tissues without causing harm to the host plant and can produce bioactive compounds, including plant growth hormones and enzymes, with significant implications.
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