| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6297870 | Applied Soil Ecology | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Epichloe fungal endophytes can modify the structure and function of belowground ecosystem components. ⺠Based on a review and meta-analyses, we detected changes in host traits and the processes regulated by them. ⺠Endophyte reduced host root biomass, mycorrhizal colonization and decomposition, and increased root exudation. ⺠We were not able to evaluate other key soil processes and components due to the virtual absence of empirical data. ⺠Grass-endophyte symbiosis is a promising interaction and a critical tool for sustainable agriculture.
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Authors
Marina Omacini, Maria Semmartin, Luis I. Pérez, Pedro E. Gundel,