Endophytes modulate plant genes: Present status and future perspectives

V Kumar, CS Nautiyal - Current Microbiology, 2023 - Springer
Interactions among endophytes and plants are widespread and can vary from neutral or
positive or negative. Plants are continually in a functionally dynamic state due to interactions …

Fungal endophytes as mitigators against biotic and abiotic stresses in crop plants

HG Gowtham, P Hema, M Murali, N Shilpa, K Nataraj… - Journal of Fungi, 2024 - mdpi.com
The escalating global food demand driven by a gradually expanding human population
necessitates strategies to improve agricultural productivity favorably and mitigate crop yield …

Metarhizium anisopliae (MetA1) seed priming improves photosynthesis, growth, plant defense and yield of wheat under drought stress

MF Mim, MZH Chowdhury, MM Rohman, A Naz… - Plant Physiology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Drought stress mitigation by endophytic microorganisms has the potential to enhance crop
resilience. This research investigated the effects of M. anisopliae isolate MetA1 (MA) on …

Seed priming with Metarhizium anisopliae (MetA1) improves physiology, growth and yield of wheat

MZH Chowdhury, MF Mim, SS Siddique, MA Haque… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Microorganisms offer a sustainable way to increase crop production and promote eco-
friendly farming. The endophytic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae is known for its multiple …

Microbial inoculants alter resilience towards drought stress in wheat plants

M Singh, JG Sharma, B Giri - Plant Growth Regulation, 2023 - Springer
Microbes play crucial roles in enhancing plant growth by forming symbiotic relationships,
promoting nutrient uptake, and stimulating overall plant health in various habitats. The …

Isolation and characterization of a new Leptobacillium species promoting tomato plant growth

L Liu-Xu, B Vicedo, KK Papadopoulou, G Camañes… - Scientific Reports, 2025 - nature.com
Endophytes can be a promising alternative for sustainable agronomic practices. In this
study, we report for the first time a root-colonizing fungal strain (Sl27) of the genus …

[PDF][PDF] Exploring the role of endophytic fungi in the amelioration of drought stress in plants.

A Nombamba, AE Fadiji… - Plant Protection …, 2024 - pps.agriculturejournals.cz
Drought is one of the environmental stresses that threaten food availability. It results in
decreased crop yields and developments and diminishes overall plant health. Chemical …

[HTML][HTML] Dark septate endophyte enhances Ammopiptanthus mongolicus growth during drought stress through the modulation of leaf morphology and physiology …

B Lu, Y Lin, C He, X Li, W Zhang, X He - Industrial Crops and Products, 2025 - Elsevier
Drought serves as an important abiotic factor influencing plant growth and constraining
agricultural progress. Ammopiptanthus mongolicus (Maxim. ex Kom.) Cheng f., a vital plant …

Alleviating the drought stress and improving the plant resistance properties of Triticum aestivum via biopriming with aspergillus fumigatus

NM George, G Hany-Ali, E Abdelhaliem… - BMC Plant …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most widely grown and vital
cereal crops, containing a high percentage of basic nutrients such as carbohydrates and …

Lamiaceae family-derived endophytic fungi: induced tolerance to drought stress in Thymus vulgaris plants

A Kamyab, D Samsampour, N Ahmadinasab… - BMC Plant …, 2024 - Springer
Background Thymus vulgaris is a valuable medicinal plant widely cultivated for its aromatic
and medicinal properties. However, like many plants, T. vulgaris faces challenges such as …