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 …

Numerous studies address the distribution and the diversity of dark septate endophytes
(DSEs) in the literature, but little is known about their ecological role and their effect on host …

In the dryland Pacific Northwest wheat cropping systems, no-till is becoming more prevalent
as a way to reduce soil erosion and fuel inputs. Tillage can have a profound effect on …

Eco-friendly strategies pertinent to disease resistance in crops are desired for sustainable
agriculture as they minimize chemical input into the agriculture industry. Fungal endophytes …

Soil physicochemical properties and fungal communities are pivotal factors for continuous
cropping of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium L.). However, the response of soil …

Millions of people around the world depend on rice as the staple food which is infested by
many pathogens causing a huge loss. Synthetic chemicals, fungicides, and bactericides are …

Anthropogenic nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) deposition can change above-and belowground
biodiversity, including root-associated fungi that are tightly linked to plant fitness. We …

Dark septate endophytes (DSEs) are ascomycetous fungi whose structure is characterised
by dark melanised hyphae and microsclerotia located in plant roots. Associations with DSEs …

Five of eight selected dark septate endophytic (DSE) fungal isolates had the ability to inhibit
the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. asparagi in a dual culture test. We demonstrated …

The plant-associated microbiome has an effect on plant growth. Pulsatilla chinensis (Bge.)
Regel is an important Chinese medicinal plant. Currently, there is little understanding of the …