Endophytes are microorganisms (bacteria or fungi or actinomycetes) that dwell within robust
plant tissues by having a symbiotic association. They are ubiquitously associated with …

Fungi play vital roles in ecosystems as endophytes, pathogens and saprobes. The current
estimate of fungal diversity is highly uncertain, ranging from 1.5 to 12 million, but only …

It is our consensus that plants survive and flourish in stressed ecosystems because of
endosymbiotic organisms that have co-evolved and were essential for their adaptation to …

We investigated the identity and genetic diversity of more than 100 isolates belonging to
Phyllosticta (teleomorph Guignardia), with particular emphasis on Phyllosticta citricarpa and …

Opuntia ficus-indica Mill.(forage cactus) is farmed with relative success in the semi-arid
region of the Brazilian northeast for commercial purposes, particularly as forage and food …

The genus Phyllosticta occurs worldwide, and contains numerous plant pathogenic,
endophytic and saprobic species. Phyllosticta citricarpa is the causal agent of Citrus Black …

Phyllosticta capitalensis is an endophyte and weak plant pathogen with a worldwide
distribution presently known from 70 plant families. This study isolated P. capitalensis from …

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts covered in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book deals with competing identities and identity politics focusing …

Guignardia citricarpa, the causal agent of Citrus Black Spot, is subject to phytosanitary
legislation in the European Union and the USA This species is frequently confused with G …

Endophytic fungi are characterized as microorganisms found within internal tissues of living
plants without any immediate, overtly negative effects. The present study was carried out to …