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Conservation and Diversity of Seed-Associated Endophytes in Zea  

Jiamin Wang , Yunchao Huang
Hainan Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
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Molecular Microbiology Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/mmr.2024.14.0025
Received: 10 Aug., 2024    Accepted: 22 Sep., 2024    Published: 09 Oct., 2024
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Wang J.M., and Huang Y.C., 2024, Conservation and diversity of seed-associated endophytes in Zea, Molecular Microbiology Research, 14(5): 226-235 (doi: 10.5376/mmr.2024.14.0025)

Abstract

Zea is one of the most important crops worldwide, widely cultivated across various regions, playing a critical role in providing food for humans and animals, as well as in biofuel production. In recent years, endophytes, particularly seed-associated endophytes, have been recognized for their potential applications in improving crop health and yields. As symbiotic microorganisms within plants, endophytes can enhance plant growth, increase disease resistance, and improve nutrient uptake through various mechanisms. This study further explores the mechanisms by which endophytes protect crops from pathogens, including the production of antimicrobial compounds, induction of systemic resistance, and competitive exclusion of pathogens. Additionally, strategies for endophyte conservation, such as in situ and ex situ methods, and their application in seed banks, are discussed. Based on existing research, the potential of endophytes to enhance crop resilience and improve breeding programs is validated. This study highlights the importance of conserving endophyte diversity and offers recommendations for future research directions.

Keywords
Zea; Endophytes; Crop resilience; Conservation of diversity; Breeding improvement
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