Discovery of Epichloe as novel endophytes of Psathyrostachys lanuginosa in China and their alkaloid profiling.

ABSTRACT: The Epichloë genus represents a significant group of above-ground endophytes extensively researched for their potential applications in agriculture and ecology. Additionally, Epichloë species synthesize bioactive alkaloids, which generally cause health problems in livestock and have detrimental effects on the performance of insect herbivores. Psathyrostachys lanuginosa serves as a valuable forage grass for livestock owing to its high nutritional value and resilience in adverse environmental conditions. Nevertheless, to date, no reports have documented Epichloë as endophytes of P. lanuginosa. In this study, four strains (PF5, PF9, QG2, and QG4) were isolated and identified through morphological, molecular, and phylogenetic analyses as endophytes of P. l

SUBMITTER: Chen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11153765 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature