Plants are constantly exposed to various phytopathogens such as fungi, Oomycetes,
nematodes, bacteria, and viruses. These pathogens can significantly reduce the productivity …

Biochar incorporation into soil has been found to benefit crop yield. However, the effects of
biochar application on crop root growth and morphology and root endophytic fungi in …

Microorganisms play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in soil. The composition and activity of
microbiota impact the soil quality status, health, and nutrient enrichment. Microbes are …

Endophytic fungi (Trichoderma harzianum (TH) and Paecilomyces lilacinus (PL)) showed
potential in phytoremediation for soils contaminated with potentially toxic elements (PTEs …

The use of microbial inoculant is a promising strategy to improve plant health, but their
efficiency often faces challenges due to difficulties in successful microbial colonization in soil …

Background and aims There is little information about the role of fungal endophytes on plant
performance under oxygen-limited conditions. This study aimed to investigate the effect of …

Purpose We investigated the effect of Serendipita indica, an endophytic fungus, inoculation
of different wheat (Triticum aestivum) cultivars on the rhizosphere physical quality. Methods …

Endophytes generally increase antioxidant contents of plants subjected to environmental
stresses. However, the mechanisms by which endophytes alter the accumulation of …

Endophytic fungi are microorganisms that colonize plants during their entire, or a significant
part of their life cycle without any symptoms, establishing a symbiosis association. They are …

In nature, the symbiotic relationship between plants and microorganisms is crucial for
ecosystem balance and plant growth. This study investigates the impact of Epichloë …