Piriformospora indica is a root endophytic fungus with plant-promoting properties in
numerous plant species and induces resistance against root and shoot pathogens in barley …

Piriformospora indica (syn. Serendipita indica), a root endophytic fungus, was originally
isolated from an arid sub-tropical soil. P. indica forms mutualistic symbioses with a broad …

Invasive alien species are species introduced deliberately or unintentionally to areas
outside their natural habitats. They can cause a significant irreversible environmental and …

Fungi have repeatedly acquired an ability to infect plants (Berbee, 2001). Many of these
infections result in disease, others are of benefit to the host, and some do not appear to have …

Plants live in complex symbiotic associations and they interact with a wide range of
microorganisms in ecocom‐munities. The interrelationships can be divided into three …

Few studies have examined how below-ground interactions among plants affect the
abundance and community composition of symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi.• Here, we combined …

Ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMFs) form symbioses with plant roots to promote nutrient uptake by
plants but it is controversial as to whether they induce disease resistance in plants. Here, we …

Mycorrhizal helper bacteria (MHB) play an important role in mediating mycorrhizal
symbiosis, which improves the growth and nutrient uptake of plants. This study examined the …

Global warming leads to the concurrence of a number of abiotic and biotic stresses, thus
affecting agricultural productivity. Occurrence of abiotic stresses can alter plant–pest …

Interactions between plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) and the symbiotic plant
growth-promoting fungus Piriformospora indica were demonstrated by adopting several …