Endophytic Fungi: An Effective Alternative Source of Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds for Pharmacological Studies
Plant-associated fungi (endophytic fungi) are a biodiversity-rich group of microorganisms that are normally found asymptomatically within plant tissues or in the intercellular spaces. Endophytic fungi promote the growth of host plants by directly producing secondary metabolites, which enhances the p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/2/205 |