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 …

Endophytes live asymptomatically within the healthy tissues of plant parts of the host, has
grabbed the attention of ecologists, chemists, and researchers to have a broad spectral of …

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

Plant growth promoting microbes (PGPMs) play major roles in diverse ecosystems, including
atmospheric nitrogen fixation, water uptake, solubilization, and transport of minerals from the …

The conventional means of achieving enhanced agricultural productivity are not ecologically
balanced and sustainable. The excessive use of synthetic agrochemicals, declining soil …

Endophytes are microbial symbionts of plants which dwell within the internal tissues of
healthy plants without the manifestation of any infection symptoms on their hosts. In addition …

Esca disease, which attacks the wood of grapevine, has become increasingly devastating
during the past three decades and represents today a major concern in all wine-producing …

Seeds can harbor a wide range of microorganisms, especially fungi, which can cause
different sanitary problems. Seed quality and seed longevity may be drastically reduced by …

This study investigates the diversity of fungal endophytes associated with several varieties of
grapevines with differing modes of cultivation in the Madrid region (central Spain). Our goal …

Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTDs) are a major challenge to the grape industry worldwide.
GTDs are responsible for considerable loss of quality, production, and vineyard longevity …