Exploring the potential of symbiotic fungal endophytes in cereal disease suppression

► Cereals are an essential source of nutrition for the growing world population. ► Cereal production is currently met with many challenges e.g. fungal disease. ► Symbiotic fungal endophytes can provide benefits and suppress pathogens in a range of plants. ► The current treatment methods for cereal pathogens carry many limitations. ► Potential of symbiotic fungal endophytes in biological control of cereal pathogens should be explored.