Endophytes are abundant in plants and studies are continuously emanating on their ability
to protect plants from pathogens that cause diseases especially in the field of agriculture …

In the past few decades, the control of pests and diseases of cultivated plants using natural
and biological measures has drawn increasing attention in the quest to reduce the level of …

Fungal entomopathogens have been proposed as environmentally friendly alternatives to
chemical control. Unfortunately, their effectiveness continues to be limited by their …

Fungi are an essential component of any ecosystem and have diverse ecological roles,
ranging from endophytes to epiphytes and pathogens to saprobes. The current estimate of …

The incorporation of entomopathogenic fungi as biocontrol agents into Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) programs without doubt, has been highly effective. The ability of these …

The escalating demand for secondary metabolites in international markets poses a severe
threat to many plant species. An unscrupulous collection is also the immediate challenge to …

Background Fungal endophytes occur ubiquitously in plants and are being increasingly
studied for their ability to support plant health and protect the host from diseases. Using …

Endophytic microorganisms (including bacteria and fungi) are likely to interact closely with
their hosts and are more protected from adverse changes in the environment. The …

Endophytes, which mostly include bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes, are the endosymbionts
that reside asymptomatically in plants for at least a part of their life cycle. They have …

Endophytic fungi are symptomless internal inhabits of plant tissues. They are implicated in
the production of antibiotic and other compounds of therapeutic importance. Ecologically …