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 …

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 …

Phytoremediation is acknowledged as a sustainable solution for mitigating heavy metals
contamination in soils yet faces challenges in transitioning from laboratory experiments to …

Studying new alternatives for promoting plant growth is crucial to face a changing climate.
This study aimed to determine the beneficial effect of fungal strains isolated from the …

Cadmium stress disrupts plant-microbial interactions and reduces plant growth and
development. In plants, the tolerance to stress can be increased by inoculation with …

High crop diversity can potentially enhance farmland productivity and ecosystem services,
through direct or indirect effects, particularly belowground. Intercropping is a powerful …

Endophytic fungi are very prolific organisms associated with a wide range of host plants.
Although they contribute to tolerance of their hosts against environmental stress, their role in …

Phytoextraction using hyperaccumulating plants is a method for the remediation of soils
contaminated with trace elements (TEs). As a strategy for improvement, the concept of fungal …

Some plant-associated microorganisms could improve host plants biotic and abiotic stress
tolerance. Imperata cylindrica is a dominant pioneer plant in some abandoned mine lands …

The common (or English) walnut (Juglans regia L.) is an economically important hardwood
tree species cultivated worldwide for its edible nuts and high-quality wood. However, walnut …