| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6487953 | Current Opinion in Biotechnology | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- Endophytes are a source of a plethora of biologically active substances.
- Endophyte-associated metabolites may be needed for the interaction with the plant.
- Some metabolites are produced jointly by plant and endophytes.
- Endophytes may stimulate or alter metabolite production by the plant.
- Metabolite functions include signalling and communication, nutrient acquisition and defense.
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Authors
Günter Brader, Stéphane Compant, Birgit Mitter, Friederike Trognitz, Angela Sessitsch,