Exploring Multifaceted Roles of Bambusicolous Apiospora in Phyllostachys bambusoides.

ABSTRACT: Bamboo plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Among various microorganisms inhabiting bamboo, Apiospora is a common bambusicolous fungus that induces black spots, functioning either as a saprobe or as a plant pathogen. However, the diversity and ecological roles of Apiospora as an endophyte in bamboo remain poorly understood. This study explored the diversity and ecological functions of bambusicolous Apiospora in Phyllostachys bambusoides forests. Bamboo samples representing different stages-young (1-year-old, without black spots), mature (aged 3 years, few black spots), and dead (with many black spots)-were collected. Mycobiome analyses across different tissues (culm, leaf, root) and environmental samples (forest soil) revealed diverse Apiospora species throughout the bamboo l

SUBMITTER: Kwon SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12586400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature