Dark septate endophytes (DSE) exert a plethora of effects in regulating plant growth,
signalling and stress tolerance. The advent of metagenomics has led to the identification of …

Endophytic fungi have been studied in recent decades to understand how they interact with
their hosts, the types of relationships they establish, and the potential effects of this …

Dark septate endophytes (DSEs) comprise a diverse and ubiquitous group of fungal
generalists with broad habitat niches that robustly colonize the roots of plants in stressful …

Cadmium (Cd) contamination in soils and accumulation in cereal grains have posed food
security risks and serious health concerns worldwide. Understanding the Cd transport …

Cadmium (Cd) is highly toxic to both plants and humans. Light plays crucial roles in plant
growth, development and stress responses, but how light functions in plant Cd response …

Heavy metal cadmium (Cd) naturally occurs in soil and is a hazardous trace contaminant for
humans, animals, and plants. The main sources of Cd pollution in soil include overuse of …

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 …

Astragalus membranaceus is a famous traditional medicinal plant. However, drought and
cadmium (Cd) pollution are the main abiotic stress factors that affect plant growth and yield …

With more than 110,000 varieties of rice, it is a sustainable source of energy for almost half
of the human population. Rice production has seen exponential growth with time; as of now …

Endophytic fungi exist widely in plants and play an important role in the growth and
adaptation of plants. They could be used in phytoremediation techniques against heavy …