Composition characterization of the culturable endophytic fungi in roots and their antagonistic activity against root rot of Astragalus mongholicus

Key Points

• Endophytic fungi demonstrate effective antagonistic activity against root rot pathogens, enhancing plant health.
• Fungal isolates show a significant reduction in root rot incidence, outperforming control in laboratory trials.
• Assessment involved culturing fungi from plant roots and measuring their effects on root rot severity.
• Findings highlight potential for integrating endophytic fungi in sustainable agriculture strategies.