Marine macroalgae-associated fungi from Yacila and Los Cangrejos beaches (Northern Peru) and previously selected marine bacteria evaluated as plant growth promoters in maize under saline stress.

ABSTRACT: The diversity of marine fungi associated with macroalgae in Peru remains largely unknown, and no studies have provided holistic data on their biodiversity or their role as plant growth promoters in maize under salinity stress conditions. Endophytic and epiphytic fungi were isolated from the macroalgae Caulerpa sp., Ulva sp., Ahnfeltiopsis sp., and Chondracanthus chamissoi, collected from Yacila and Cangrejos beaches (Piura, Peru), while marine bacteria were provided by the Microbial Biotechnology Research Laboratory of the National University of Frontera. The growth-promoting properties of these marine microorganisms were evaluated prior to their inoculation in maize. Fungal isolates were phylogenetically characterized by ITS sequencing as Penicillium sp.

SUBMITTER: Arcela-Castro LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12847412 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature