Isolation of Host Specific Endophytic Fungus, Fusarium Equiseti, from Nothopegia Bedomei, Wayanadica Occurring in the Southern Parts of India

Abstract

Fusarium equiseti was isolated from the leaves, of the endangered forest tree, Nothopegia bedommei, wayanadica. Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi which belongs to the of class sordariomycetes, distributed in soil and in association with plants, mostly symptomless. Cultural and morphological characterisation of the organism was done. True endophytes have been evolving with the host for millions of years. This organism can have an important role in the survival and protection of the plant against harsh environment and adverse conditions.