Endophytes induce flower bud formation in strawberry

Abstract

I with my colleagues have focused on the use of Dark Septate Endophytic fungus (DSE) and demonstrated that these DSEs can be used to improve various plant functions, such as disease suppression. In other words, seedlings treated with DSE have improved absorption of nitrogen and phosphate, and improved resistance to environmental stresses such as high temperatures and acidic soil. In this paper, I will describe specific examples of plants that have been given unique functions and positive effects. I will also present some findings regarding the beneficial microbial network necessary to maintain these effects in the field, particularly the relationship with mycosphere bacteria.