Salinization of soil with sodium chloride ions inhibits plant functions, causing reduction of
yield of crops. Salt tolerant microorganisms have been studied to enhance crop growth …

Fungal endophytes residing in the internal tissues of living plants occur in almost every plant
on earth from the arctic to the tropics. The endophyte–host relationship is described as a …

Studies of allelopathy in terrestrial systems have experienced tremendous growth as interest
has risen in describing biochemical mechanisms responsible for structuring plant …

Saline soils are a major challenge in agriculture, and salinization is increasing worldwide
due to climate change and destructive agricultural practices. Excessive amounts of salt in …

Cool-season grasses are the most common forage types in livestock operations and
amenities. Several of the cool-season grasses establish mutualistic associations with an …

Research on fungal endophytes has demonstrated the ability to improve crop performance
and protect host plants against diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. Yet, despite the …

Background and aims Salinization of soils causes severe problems to plant growth. With the
important role of stoichiometry in many ecological processes, this study investigated the …

The relationship between Epichloë endophytes found in a wide range of temperate grasses
spans the continuum from antagonistic to mutualistic. The diversity of asexual mutualistic …

Tall fescue [Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.)] is a cool-season perennial grass used in
pastures throughout the Southeastern United States. The grass can harbor a shoot-specific …

The past decade has witnessed significant advances in understanding the interaction
between grasses and systemic fungal endophytes of the genus Epichloë, with evidence …