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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Main Authors: John R. Caradus, Stuart D. Card, Katrin G. Hewitt, David E. Hume, Linda J. Johnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Encyclopedia
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8392/1/4/83

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