Cadmium (Cd) is an unessential trace element in plants that is ubiquitous in the
environment. Anthropogenic activities such as disposal of urban refuse, smelting, mining …

Soil contamination with cadmium (Cd) is a severe concern for the developing world due to
its non-biodegradability and significant potential to damage the ecosystem and associated …

Root endophytism and mycorrhizal associations are complex derived traits in fungi that
shape plant physiology. Sebacinales (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) display highly …

Owing to its exceptional ability to efficiently promote plant growth, protection and stress
tolerance, a mycorrhiza like endophytic Agaricomycetes fungus Piriformospora indica has …

Piriformospora indica, a member of the newly created order Sebacinales, is extremely
versatile in its mycorrhizal associations and its ability to promote plant growth. P. indica is …

Phytohormones play vital roles in the growth and development of plants as well as in
interactions of plants with microbes such as endophytic fungi. The endophytic root …

Endophytic fungi are now recognized as sources of pharmacologically beneficial, novel
bioactive compounds. This study was carried out to evaluate antiproliferative and …

Fungi are an essential, fascinating, and biotechnologically useful group of organisms with
an incredible biotechnological potential for industrial exploitation. Knowledge of the world's …

Modern horticultural crop production systems target the exploitation of sustainable
techniques for crop improvement while maintaining balance with the environment. Several …

Mycorrhizae are ubiquitous symbioses established between fungi and plant roots. Orchids,
in particular, require compatible mycorrhizal fungi for seed germination and protocorm …