Diversity analysis of endohyphal bacteria in oil-producing fungi inhabiting arid environments.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Endohyphal bacteria are microorganisms that inhabit fungal hyphae or reproductive structures, which influence fungal physiology and contribute to broader ecosystem processes. However, current knowledge regarding endohyphal bacteria associated with oil-producing fungi in arid environments remains scarce and warrants further investigation.

Method

Oil-producing fungi were isolated and screened from arid soil samples collected in Toksun County, Xinjiang, China. A preliminary assessment of the presence of endohyphal bacteria within these fungi was conducted using SYTO 9 green fluorescent staining. High-throughput sequencing was employed to analyze the distribution patterns and community composition of the endohyphal bacteria.

Results

Endohyphal bacteria were d

SUBMITTER: Liang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815796 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature