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A Survey of Endophytic Fungi Associated with High-Risk Plants Imported for Ornamental Purposes

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  • Laura Gioia

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Giada d’Errico

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Martina Sinno

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Marta Ranesi

    (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Sheridan Lois Woo

    (Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
    Task Force on Microbiome Studies, University of Naples Federico II, 80128 Naples, Italy
    National Research Council, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, 80055 Portici, Italy)

  • Francesco Vinale

    (National Research Council, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, 80055 Portici, Italy
    Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, 80137 Naples, Italy)

Abstract

An extensive literature search was performed to review current knowledge about endophytic fungi isolated from plants included in the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) dossier. The selected genera of plants were Acacia , Albizia , Bauhinia , Berberis , Caesalpinia , Cassia , Cornus , Hamamelis , Jasminus , Ligustrum , Lonicera , Nerium , and Robinia. A total of 120 fungal genera have been found in plant tissues originating from several countries. Bauhinia and Cornus showed the highest diversity of endophytes, whereas Hamamelis , Jasminus , Lonicera , and Robinia exhibited the lowest. The most frequently detected fungi were Aspergillus , Colletotrichum , Fusarium , Penicillium , Phyllosticta , and Alternaria. Plants and plant products represent an inoculum source of several mutualistic or pathogenic fungi, including quarantine pathogens. Thus, the movement of living organisms across continents during international trade represents a serious threat to ecosystems and biosecurity measures should be taken at a global level.

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  • Laura Gioia & Giada d’Errico & Martina Sinno & Marta Ranesi & Sheridan Lois Woo & Francesco Vinale, 2020. "A Survey of Endophytic Fungi Associated with High-Risk Plants Imported for Ornamental Purposes," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(12), pages 1-31, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:10:y:2020:i:12:p:643-:d:463712
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    1. Maria Michela Salvatore & Anna Andolfi & Rosario Nicoletti, 2020. "The Thin Line between Pathogenicity and Endophytism: The Case of Lasiodiplodia theobromae," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-22, October.
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    1. Rosario Nicoletti, 2020. "Occurrence and Functions of Endophytic Fungi in Crop Species," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(1), pages 1-2, December.

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