Morphotaxonomic Study of Some Endophytic Fungi from Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Neesfrom a few regions ofAmravati District
Mr. Labhesh B. Parteti ˡ, Dr. Narendra H. Shahare2
1Department of Botany, Dr. Ambedkar College Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur (M.S)
2Department of Botany, Brijlal Biyani Science College, Amravati, (M.S)
Email Id:- labhesh92@gmail.com
Abstract:
Endophytic fungi contribute significantly to the production of bioactive substances with a variety of uses. The diversification of endophytic fungal communities linked to Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Wall. ex Nees, a commonly used medicinal plant with well-known therapeutic benefits, is the main subject of this study. The study examined the colonization patterns of fungal endophytes isolated from diverse plant parts collected from different places in the Amravati district of Maharashtra, India.The identification of 10 fungal speciesAlternaria alternata, Aspergillus flavus, Cladosporium longissimum, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solani, Penicillium spp., Curvularia lunata, Chaetomium spp., and Nigrospora spp.,showed significant variations in the frequency of colonization across roots, stems, and leaves. Aspergillus flavus(70%), Cladosporium longissimum (50%), andFusarium oxysporum (70%) had the highest colonization rates in stem, roots, and leaves. According to our results, the endophytic fungal population of A. paniculata is unique and diverse, and it may be a viable source of new bioactive chemicals.
Keywords: Endophytic Fungi, Andrographis paniculata, Colonization Frequency, Distribution
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2504I5VXIIIP0016
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