ENDOPHYTIC MICROORGANISMS AND THEIR BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE METABOLITES
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Keywords: endophytic microorganisms, secondary metabolites, bioactive compounds, antimicrobial, anticancer, biocontrol, pharmaceutical biotechnology, plant growth promotion, genome mining.Abstract
Abstract: Endophytic microorganisms are a diverse group of bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, and even rare archaea that colonize healthy plant tissues without causing any immediate or overt disease symptoms. These microorganisms establish complex interactions with their host plants, and as a result of coevolution they produce a multitude of secondary metabolites with significant ecological, medical, and industrial importance. The study of endophytic microorganisms and their metabolites has significantly expanded in recent decades due to their enormous potential in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and environmental applications.
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