Endophytic fungi from creole cucurbits in Yucatan, Mexico

Authors

  • Diego Montañez-De Azcué Tecnológico de México campus Conkal
  • Jairo Cristóbal-Aleja Tecnológico Nacional de México Campus Conkal. Avenida Tecnológico s/n, CP 97345, Conkal, Yucatán, México

Abstract

Background: Endophytic fungi are symbiotic microorganisms of plants. They are diverse and abundant in tropical re-
gions. However, studies on cucurbits have been limited to temperate and semi-arid regions.
Objective: To isolate endophytic fungi associated with creole cucurbits from Yucatan.
Methods: Endophytic fungi were isolated and purified, using different growth media, from leaves, stems, roots, flowers,
and seeds of white cucumber (Cucumis sativus) and calabash (Lagenaria siceraria).
Results and conclusions: Three-hundred-nineteen isolates were obtained, and 16 genera were identified, predominant-
ly Aspergillus. The presence of endophytic fungi in tropical creole cucurbits was recorded for the first time. Testing the
antagonistic and growth-promoting effects of the isolated strains is recommended

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2024-10-23

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Montañez-De Azcué, D., & Cristóbal-Aleja, J. (2024). Endophytic fungi from creole cucurbits in Yucatan, Mexico. Scientia Fungorum, 55, e1436. Retrieved from https://scientiafungorum.org.mx/index.php/micologia/article/view/1436

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Vol. 55 (2024)

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