Fungal endophytes of an endangered tree vary with stress and microenvironment in an ex situ conservation nursery
Our study provides novel insights into factors that can shape fungal endophyte communities for a critically endangered tree species. In addition to identifying local determinants of endophytic symbioses, our work illustrates that plants in conservation nurseries host rich foliar fungal communities of potential importance in plant germplasm protection.
Authors
- Annabel Renwick
- Shuzo Oita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0278-9944)
- Brooke E. Sykes
- François Lutzoni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4849-7143)
- Shannon M. Skarha
- A. Elizabeth Arnold
Institutions
- University of Arizona (US)
- Duke University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Botany
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.70181
- Primary Topic
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00