A potentially important resource: endophytic yeasts
- 13 July 2020
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Vol. 36 (8), 1-7
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-020-02889-0
Abstract
Recent advancements in the research on endophytes isolated from plants and crops have greatly broadened its application in various fields. Endophytic bacteria and endophytic fungi are known to promote the growth of various plants. Besides, the secondary metabolites such as alcohol and xylitol secreted by the endophytic yeast also help their hosts to resist microbial invasion. This makes them a potential substitute for chemical-based control methods. Moreover, the plant hosts can also provide nutrients for the growth of endophytic yeasts. To achieve the symbiotic relationship, yeasts must colonize most parts of the plant tissues, including intercellular spaces, cytoplasm, stomata of seeds, roots, stems, leaves, and fruits as well. Conventionally, isolation of endophytic yeasts from different plant tissues and understanding their interior plants colonization mechanism have remainedkey strategies to exploit their key potentials. In this review, we will elaborate on the diversity, characteristics of colonization, and the factors that influence the distribution of endophytic yeasts. This review also lays a theoretical foundation for the application of endophytic yeasts in various industrial and agricultural practices.Funding Information
- Lanzhou science and technology plan project (2018-1-104)
- northwest normal university innovation capacity improvement program (CXCY2018B009)
- gansu international science and technology cooperation special (1504WKCA028)
- special fund project for guiding science and technology innovation and development in gansu province (2019ZX-05)
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