Evolution of endophyte-plant symbioses

摘要: Abstract All fungi invading plant foliage have an asymptomatic period in their life cycle that varies from imperceptibly short (e.g. pathogens) to a lifetime Neotyphodium endophytes grasses). Endophytic fungus–grass associations are generally treated separately parasitic, pathogenic and saprophytic interactions viewed as mutualistic associations. However, endophyte–host based on mutual exploitation. Benefits the partners rarely symmetric conflicting selection forces likely destabilize them. Unanswered questions how (i) genetic diversity of fungus phenotypic plasticity fungal history traits, (ii) combinations between host, (iii) host individually or concert unit, respond changing pressures.