Endophytes: exploitation as a tool in plant protection

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology

Devanushi Dutta¹  Keshab Chandra Puzari¹  Robin Gogoi¹  Pranab Dutta¹ 

关键词: Antibiotics;    Auxin;    Endophytism;    Insecticidal;    Symbiotic;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1516-8913201402043

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Endophytes are symptomless fungal or bacterial microorganisms found in almost all living plant species reported so far. They are the plant-associated microbes that form symbiotic association with their host plants by colonizing the internal tissues, which has made them valuable for agriculture as a tool in improving crop performance. Many fungal endophytes produce secondary metabolites such as auxin, gibberellin etc that helps in growth and development of the host plant. Some of these compounds are antibiotics having antifungal, antibacterial and insecticidal properties, which strongly inhibit the growth of other microorganisms, including plant pathogens. This article reviews the endophyte isolated from different plants, mode of endophytic infection and benefits derived by the host plant as a result of endophytism.

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