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http://dx.doi.org/10.4489/KJM.20180036

Diversity of Foliar Endophytic Fungi Inhabiting Coniferous Trees in Korea  

Eo, Ju-Kyeong (Department of Biology Education, Korea National University of Education)
Eom, Ahn-Heum (Department of Biology Education, Korea National University of Education)
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The Korean Journal of Mycology / v.46, no.3, 2018 , pp. 205-211 More about this Journal
Abstract
Fungal endophytes are defined as fungi inhabiting plant tissues, causing no apparent disease. As the agricultural and ecological importance of endophytes has increased, many studies have been performed on various aspects, ranging from basic identification, taxonomy, and evolution to secondary metabolites with potential for human use. In the Korean Peninsula, conifers are the most commonly found evergreen trees, with approximately 30 to 60 reported taxa. Studies on the effect of conifer-associated endophytes on the host plants are required for the preservation and conservation of coniferous forests which decline by climate change and deforestation. This review summarizes the diversity of endophytic fungi in coniferous trees of Korea and their relationship with host plants.
Keywords
Co-evolution; Coniferous tree; Dispersal mechanism; Endemic species; Endophytic fungi;
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