Applied Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 5 - 5
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
This
review
explores
the
diverse
applications
and
therapeutic
potential
of
endophytic
microbes,
emphasizing
both
fungal
bacterial
endophytes.
These
microorganisms
reside
within
plant
tissues
without
causing
harm
play
an
important
role
in
enhancing
growth,
nutrient
acquisition,
resistance
to
pathogens.
They
produce
phytohormones,
facilitate
uptake,
solubilize
essential
nutrients,
fix
nitrogen,
improve
stress
tolerance.
Furthermore,
endophytes
contribute
agricultural
sustainability
by
producing
growth
regulators,
providing
biocontrol
against
pathogens
through
antimicrobial
compounds,
competing
for
resources.
Integrating
microbes
into
practices
can
reduce
reliance
on
chemical
fertilizers
pesticides,
promoting
eco-friendly
sustainable
farming.
highlights
dual
fostering
agriculture
novel
applications.
By
minimizing
dependence
inputs,
support
environmental
health
while
boosting
crop
yields.
The
synthesis
underscores
importance
leveraging
tackle
global
food
security
challenges.
Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
The
use
of
biological
control
agents
is
one
the
best
strategies
available
to
combat
plant
diseases
in
an
ecofriendly
manner.
Biocontrol
bacteria
capable
providing
beneficial
effect
crop
growth
and
health,
have
been
developed
for
several
decades.
It
highlights
need
a
deeper
understanding
colonization
mechanisms
employed
by
biocontrol
enhance
their
efficacy
pathogen
control.
present
review
deals
with
in-depth
steps
involved
host
bacteria.
process
starts
from
root
zone,
where
establish
initial
interactions
plant’s
system.
Moving
beyond
roots,
migrate
colonize
other
organs,
including
stems,
leaves,
even
flowers.
Also,
attempts
explore
facilitating
bacterial
movement
within
such
as
migrating
through
interconnected
spaces
vessels
or
apoplast,
applying
quorum
sensing
extracellular
enzymes
during
what
needed
long-term
association
plant.
impacts
on
microbial
community
dynamics,
nutrient
cycling,
overall
health
are
discussed,
emphasizing
intricate
relationships
between
microbiome
benefits
above-ground
parts,
40
confer.
By
unraveling
these
mechanisms,
researchers
can
develop
targeted
enhancing
efficiency
effectiveness
bacteria,
leading
more
sustainability
resilience.
Microbiology Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 689 - 703
Published: May 22, 2023
Plant
growth
and
nutrition
are
adversely
affected
by
various
factors
such
as
water
stress,
high
temperature,
plant
pathogens.
Plant-associated
microbes
play
a
vital
role
in
the
development
of
their
hosts
under
biotic
abiotic
stresses.
The
use
rhizosphere
microbiome
for
stimulation
biological
control
fungal
disease
can
lead
to
improved
crop
productivity.
Mechanisms
used
plant-growth-promoting
rhizobacteria
(PGPR)
protect
plants
from
soilborne
pathogens
include
antibiosis,
production
lytic
enzymes,
indole-3
acetic
acid
production,
decreasing
ethylene
levels
secreting
1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate
deaminase,
competition
nutrients
niches,
parasitism
induced
systemic
resistance.
In
this
review,
we
emphasize
root-associated
discuss
traits
involved
pathogen
reduction.
Future
research
should
focus
on
effect
root
exudation
plant–pathogen
interactions
factors.
Moreover,
microbial
fungicides
with
longer
shelf
lives
will
help
farmers
opt
organic
agriculture,
reducing
chemical
fertilizers.
This
trend
is
expected
drive
adoption
methods
agriculture.
future
prospects
diseases
bright
an
increasingly
important
sustainable
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(8), P. 864 - 864
Published: Aug. 21, 2023
The
endophytic
fungal
community
of
the
Amazonian
medicinal
plant
Arrabidaea
chica
(Bignoniaceae)
was
evaluated
based
on
hypothesis
that
microbial
communities
associated
with
species
in
Amazon
region
may
produce
metabolites
interesting
bioactive
properties.
Therefore,
antimicrobial
and
antioxidant
activities
extracts
were
investigated.
A
total
107
fungi
grown
liquid
medium
extracted
ethyl
acetate.
In
screening
for
activity,
fungus
identified
as
Botryosphaeria
mamane
CF2-13
most
promising,
activity
against
E.
coli,
S.
epidermidis,
P.
mirabilis,
B.
subtilis,
marcescens,
K.
pneumoniae,
enterica,
A.
brasiliensis,
C.
albicans,
tropicalis
and,
especially,
aureus
parapsilosis
(MIC
=
0.312
mg/mL).
Screening
potential
using
DPPH
elimination
assay
showed
Colletotrichum
sp.
CG1-7
endophyte
extract
exhibited
an
EC50
11
µg/mL,
which
is
equivalent
to
quercetin
(8
µg/mL).
FRAP
method
confirmed
extracts.
presence
phenolic
compounds
flavonoids
active
TLC.
These
results
indicate
two
isolated
from
exhibit
significant
potential.
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 214 - 214
Published: Jan. 11, 2023
The
use
of
biocontrol
agents
based
on
endophytic
bacteria
against
phloem-feeding
insects
is
limited
by
a
lack
knowledge
and
understanding
the
mechanism
action
endophyte
community
that
makes
up
plant
microbiome.
In
this
work,
mechanisms
additive
strains
B.
subtilis
26D
11VM
resistance
bread
spring
wheat
greenbug
aphid
Schizaphis
graminum,
was
studied.
It
shown
secreted
lipopeptide
surfactin
phytohormones
cytokinins,
produced
iturin
auxins
into
cultivation
medium.
Both
their
lipopeptide-rich
fractions
showed
direct
aphicidal
activity
aphid.
For
first
time,
it
in
same
manner,
as
well
fractions,
activated
expression
salicylate-
ethylene-dependent
PR
genes,
influenced
redox
metabolism,
which
led
to
an
increase
endurance
aphids.
composition
+
had
effect
aphids
due
number
bacterial
cells,
and,
synergistic
mixture
lipopeptides
-
iturin,
both
mortality
PR1
PR3
genes.
All
these
factors
can
be
reason
for
observed
growth
plants
affected
under
influence
11VM,
individually
composition.
study
demonstrates
possibility
creating
future
artificial
enhance
microbiome
with
bacteria,
combines
growth-promoting
immunity
stimulating
properties
insects.
This
direction
one
most
promising
approaches
green
pesticide
discovery
future.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 8, 2023
In
the
ever-evolving
realm
of
agriculture,
convoluted
interaction
between
plants
and
microorganisms
have
assumed
paramount
significance.
Fungal
endophytes,
once
perceived
as
mere
bystanders
within
plant
tissues,
now
emerged
dynamic
defenders
health.
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
captivating
world
fungal
endophytes
their
multifaceted
biocontrol
mechanisms.
Exploring
unique
ability
to
coexist
with
hosts,
unlocked
a
treasure
trove
biological
weaponry
fend
off
pathogens
enhance
resilience.
From
synthesis
bioactive
secondary
metabolites
intricate
signaling
pathways
these
silent
allies
are
masters
warfare.
The
is
quite
fascinating
they
engage
in
delicate
dance
immune
system,
orchestrating
symphony
defense
that
challenges
traditional
notions
plant-pathogen
interactions.
journey
through
various
mechanisms
employed
by
enigmatic
combat
diseases,
will
lead
revelational
understanding
sustainable
agriculture.
cutting-edge
research
promising
prospects,
shedding
light
on
how
hold
key
reduction
chemical
inputs
Their
ecological
significance,
potential
for
bioprospecting
avenues
future
also
explored.
exploration
promise
not
only
enrich
our
comprehension
plant-microbe
relationships
but
also,
shape
ecofriendly
agricultural
practices.
this
web
life,
indeed
unsung
heroes,
silently
guarding
crops
illuminating
path
towards
greener,
healthier
tomorrow.
Journal of Basic Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(7), P. 690 - 708
Published: March 30, 2023
Abstract
Medicinal
plants
are
an
important
source
of
bioactive
compounds
and
have
been
used
to
isolate
various
having
industrial
applications.
The
demand
for
derived
molecules
is
increasing
gradually.
However,
the
extensive
use
these
extract
has
threatened
many
plant
species.
Moreover,
extracting
from
laborious,
costly,
time‐consuming.
So,
some
alternative
sources
strategies
urgently
needed
produce
similar
that
origin.
interest
in
new
recently
shifted
endophytic
fungi
because
their
host
plant.
Endophytic
live
mutualistic
association
within
healthy
tissue
without
causing
disease
symptoms
These
a
treasure
house
novel
broad
pharmaceutical,
industrial,
agricultural
rapid
increase
publications
this
domain
over
last
three
decades
proves
natural
product
biologists
chemists
paying
great
attention
products
fungi.
Though
endophytes
but
there
need
advanced
technologies
like
clustered
regularly
interspaced
short
palindromic
repeats
CRISPR‐associated
protein
9
(CRISPR‐Cas9)
epigenetic
modifiers
enhance
production
This
review
provides
overview
applications
produced
by
rationale
behind
selecting
specific
fungal
endophyte
isolation.
Overall,
study
presents
current
state
knowledge
highlights
potential
developing
therapies
drug‐resistant
infections.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 886 - 886
Published: April 26, 2023
Anthracnose,
caused
by
the
fungus
Collectotrichum
fructicola
(C.
fructicola),
is
a
major
disease
affecting
quality
and
yield
of
Camellia
oleifera
oleifera);
it
reduces
C.
40%–80%.
Bacillus
subtilis
(B.
subtilis)
YL13
an
antagonistic
endophytic
bacteria
strain
isolated
from
healthy
leaves.
This
study
was
aimed
at
investigating
potential
for
biocontrol
anthracnose
possible
mechanisms
involved.
In
in
vitro
assays,
demonstrated
remarkable
activity
fructicola.
Its
cell-free
filtrates
displayed
activity,
which
suggested
that
metabolites
might
play
important
roles.
vivo
tests
showed
index
YL13-treated
plants
obviously
reduced
under
greenhouse
conditions.
secretes
variety
bioactive
metabolites,
including
protease,
cellulase,
siderophore,
participate
resistance
to
addition,
treated
with
fermentation
broth
different
defense
responses,
e.g.,
accumulation
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
activation
defense-related
enzyme
peroxidase
(POD),
contribute
directly
or
indirectly
overcome
external
stresses.
The
significant
effect
host
defense-induction
this
B.
as
well
its
have
be
exploited
microbial
control
agents
efficient
management
anthracnose.
