Multiple roles of endophytes in modern agriculture

Endophyte biology is an emerging field for practical use of beneficial microorganisms to control plant diseases and to sustain and assist crop production under non stress and stress conditions. Endophytes are microorganisms (fungi and bacteria) that colonize inside the plant tissues. The exact biological and biochemical roles of endophytes and their interactions with host plants in improving plant health and crop productivity is under investigation in many laboratories around the world.