Fujian Journal of Agricultural Sciences ›› 2010, Vol. ›› Issue (2): 226-234.

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Recent advances in research on endophytes

HU Gui-ping1,2, ZHEN Xue-fang2, YOU Min-sheng1, LIU Bo2   

  1. 1. Institute of Applied Ecology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350002, China;
    2. Agricultural Biological Resource Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian 350003, China
  • Received:2009-12-15 Revised:2010-03-17 Online:2010-04-15 Published:2010-04-15

Abstract: In recent years,the biological characteristics,kinetic factors and community ecology of endophytes have become the popular topics for bio-research. With the extension of the field of study and development of new methodologies,endophytic research has reached the areas of biological prevention and medical applications. This article describes the discovery and definition of endophytes,and discusses the future development and existing problems of endophytic research from the viewpoints of biodiversity,dynamics,research methodology,as well as the agricultural and medical applications.

Key words: Endophyte, biodiversity, methodology, application, prospect

CLC Number: 

  • Q949.32