Current Understanding of Endophytes: Their Relevance, Importance, and Industrial Potentials

Endophytes are microorganisms which live in endogenous association with host plants. They occur in plant of various habitats. This review focuses on the types of endophytes their classification and characterization and their beneficial effects on the plant productivity. Expression of various biochemical molecules in plants is a subject of intense research. Endophytes are known to produce metabolites of utility value for various applications. Biotechnological production of endophyte derived compounds both under in vitro & in vivo conditions have been investigated. The co-evolution of plant with endophytic association is beginnings to be understood. The current research on endophytes has been enumerated for comprehensive understanding of the topic.