Fungal endophytes, ubiquitous in plants across diverse ecosystems, are microorganisms that colonize internal plant tissues without causing visible symptoms of harm. These communities of fungi play important roles in enhancing plant health, promoting resilience against environmental stress, and contributing to ecosystem stability. The spatial distribution of fungal endophytes is shaped by a complex interplay of factors, including host plant characteristics, environmental gradients, geographical location, plant developmental stages, biotic interactions, anthropogenic effects, and climate change. Within plant tissues, fungal endophyte communities vary significantly, with roots, leaves, stems, and seeds hosting distinct assemblages influenced by their physiological and structural attributes. For example, root tissues are hotspots for dark septate endophytes (DSE) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), while leaves are dominated by ascomycetes. Host plant genotype and phenotype further determine the diversity and composition of endophytes by providing specific chemical environment’s compounds that foster colonization. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, soil type, and light availability critically shape fungal endophyte communities. Geographical and biogeographical variables introduce further variation, with tropical regions exhibiting higher fungal diversity compared to temperate zones due to their favorable climatic conditions and host diversity. The distribution of endophytes is also influenced by developmental stages of plants, with older plants often hosting more diverse communities due to repeated colonization and structural changes in plant tissues. Biotic interactions with other microorganisms, including bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, influence fungal endophyte dynamics and interaction, while human activities such as agriculture and deforestation alter local conditions, simplifying or disrupting endophyte communities. Moreover, climate change is driving shifts in fungal endophyte distribution as temperature and precipitation patterns evolve. Understanding these spatial distribution patterns provides insights into the ecological roles of fungal endophytes and their potential applications in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

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Fungal Endophytes: A Continuous Interaction with Land Plant Evolution

  • Lobna Hajji-Hedfi,
  • Okon Godwin Okon,
  • Parwiz Niazi,
  • Takwa Wannassi,
  • Hasadiah Okon Bassey,
  • Abdul Bari Hejran,
  • Antia Ukponobong Efiong,
  • Rym Jaouadi,
  • Laith Khalil Tawfeeq Al-Ani,
  • Mavis Agyeiwaa Acheampong,
  • Nishant Gupta,
  • Virendra Kumar Yadav

摘要

Fungal endophytes, ubiquitous in plants across diverse ecosystems, are microorganisms that colonize internal plant tissues without causing visible symptoms of harm. These communities of fungi play important roles in enhancing plant health, promoting resilience against environmental stress, and contributing to ecosystem stability. The spatial distribution of fungal endophytes is shaped by a complex interplay of factors, including host plant characteristics, environmental gradients, geographical location, plant developmental stages, biotic interactions, anthropogenic effects, and climate change. Within plant tissues, fungal endophyte communities vary significantly, with roots, leaves, stems, and seeds hosting distinct assemblages influenced by their physiological and structural attributes. For example, root tissues are hotspots for dark septate endophytes (DSE) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), while leaves are dominated by ascomycetes. Host plant genotype and phenotype further determine the diversity and composition of endophytes by providing specific chemical environment’s compounds that foster colonization. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, soil type, and light availability critically shape fungal endophyte communities. Geographical and biogeographical variables introduce further variation, with tropical regions exhibiting higher fungal diversity compared to temperate zones due to their favorable climatic conditions and host diversity. The distribution of endophytes is also influenced by developmental stages of plants, with older plants often hosting more diverse communities due to repeated colonization and structural changes in plant tissues. Biotic interactions with other microorganisms, including bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, influence fungal endophyte dynamics and interaction, while human activities such as agriculture and deforestation alter local conditions, simplifying or disrupting endophyte communities. Moreover, climate change is driving shifts in fungal endophyte distribution as temperature and precipitation patterns evolve. Understanding these spatial distribution patterns provides insights into the ecological roles of fungal endophytes and their potential applications in sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.