Endophytic and soilborne Chaetomium: A promising fungal resource for producing and biosynthesizing structurally and biologically diverse indole alkaloids

Key Points

• Indole alkaloids are a crucial group of compounds with diverse biological activities, and their production is explored in this context.
• Promising findings highlight the biosynthetic capabilities of endophytic fungi like Chaetomium in producing these compounds.
• Assessment involves examining both endophytic and soilborne fungi, focusing on their metabolic pathways for indole alkaloid synthesis.
• Further exploration could lead to innovative applications in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, leveraging fungal resources effectively.