Sophora is deemed as one of the most remarkable genera of Fabaceae, and the third
largest family of flowering plants. The genus Sophora comprises approximately 52 species …

Microbial endophytes are ubiquitous and exist in each recognised plant species reported till
date. Within the host plant, the entire community of microbes lives non-invasively within the …

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 …

Main conclusion EF have been explored for its beneficial impact on environment and for its
commercial applications. It has proved its worth in these sectors and showed an impact on …

Potassium (K) is an important nutrient for plant growth. However, less than 2% of K in the soil
exists in plant-available forms. Further, fungi inhabiting saxicolous habitats are infrequently …

In this study, we report the discovery of novel Nigrospora species isolated from the
extensively cultivated PUSA 44 rice variety in Punjab, India. Out of the 120 isolates …

Abstract Aims The American leaf spot, caused by Mycena citricolor, is an important disease
of coffee (Coffea arabica), mostly in Central America. Currently, there are limited pathogen …

The present investigation was carried out to expound on the role of seed borne endophytic
fungi isolated from native rice cultivars of North East India. Altogether 226 fungal isolates …

Grapevine trunk diseases threaten wine and table grape production worldwide, primarily by
reducing yields and, in its advanced stages, causing plant death. Among those diseases, the …

The application of plant growth-promoting bacteria in agricultural systems is an efficient and
environment-friendly strategy to improve crop yields and maintain soil quality. However, as …