Fungal Endophytes Volume I

This book explores the ecology and evolutionary dynamics of fungi. It focuses on identifying new metabolites extracted from endophytic fungi through genetic methods and bioassay-guided isolation. Detailed procedures for producing fungal endophyte metabolites for commercial use are also discussed. This book covers the diverse traits of fungal endophytes and their interactions with host plants, providing tactical insights into how these organisms can be utilized to their full potential in pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications.

This interdisciplinary reference is suitable for students and researchers in fields such as materials science, biology, plant science, microbiology, plant physiology and biotechnology. It is also useful for agri-food environmental scientists and agrochemical companies. In addition, the book offers valuable information for industrial scientists working on the synthesis and application of fungal secondary metabolites in plant science.

Chapter 1. Endophytic Fungi: Exploring Biodiversity and Bioactive Potential. - Chapter 2. Biodiversity of fungal endophytes. - Chapter 3. Endophytic Fungi Interactions with Plants. - Chapter 4. Diversity of endophytes from medicinal plants and their effect in mitigating the agricultural problems. - Chapter 5. Foliar Endophytic Fungi: Interactions and Importance. - Chapter 6. Marine algal-derived endophytic fungi: Secondary metabolites and applications. - Chapter 7. Fungal endophytes: A potent bioactive metabolites reservoir. - Chapter 8. Bioprospecting endophytic fungi from Fusarium genus as sources of bioactive metabolites. - Chapter 9. Volatile organic compounds from endophytic fungi and their role in plant growth and disease management. - Chapter 10. Endophytic Fungal Terpenoids: Biosynthesis and Biological activity. - Chapter 11. Hidden biocontrol agents: The World of Insect-Pathogenic Fungi. - Chapter 12. Endophytic Fungal Alkaloids: Production and Applications. - Chapter 13. Endophytic fungi as a promising source for sulfur-containing compounds. - Chapter 14. Phytohormone Production by Endophytic Fungi. - Chapter 15. Recent trends in phytotoxic compounds from endophytic fungi. - Chapter 16. Endophytic Fungi: A biofactories for the synthesis of nanomaterials.