Insect-derived antifungal peptides have a significant economic potential, particularly for the
engineering of pathogen-resistant crops. However, the nonspecific antifungal activity of such …

Materials and Methods: The qualitative and quantitative screenings were performed using
agar plug and disk diffusion antimicrobial tests, respectively. Besides that, the MIC and MBC …

In a natural ecosystem, endophytic fungi in the internal tissues of plants help to improve the
growth of the host plants and to decrease the negative effects of biotic and abiotic stresses …

Background Establishing the contribution of host plant genotype to the assembly of root-
associated microbial communities can be challenging, since multiple ecological factors may …

This book addresses the updates about the plant-associated microbiomes and their
contemporary uses. To satisfy the food demands of the global population, advanced …

Currently, it seems inconceivable to dispute the major role of microorganisms in human
health or insects with endosymbionts. Although microbial endophytes were discovered long …

The fungal family Serendipitaceae encompasses root-associated lineages with endophytic,
ericoid, orchid, and ectomycorrhizal lifestyles. Switchgrass is an important bioenergy crop for …

Background Ectophytic fungi occupy the waxy plant surface, an extreme environment
characterized by prolonged desiccation, nutrient limitation, and exposure to solar radiation …

Background Citrus are among the most important crops in the world. However, there are
many diseases that affect Citrus caused by different pathogens. Citrus also hosts many …

Roots are associated with fungal communities that affect plant growth and health. Individual
root-associated fungi have different effects on plant performance, from detrimental to …