Asexual <i>Epichloë</i> Fungi—Obligate Mutualists
Asexual <i>Epichloë</i> are obligate fungal mutualists that form symbiosis with many temperate grass species, providing several advantages to the host. These advantages include protection against vertebrate and invertebrate herbivores (i.e., grazing livestock and invertebrate pests, resp...
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/1/4/83 |