Assessment of Endophytic Fungal Flora Responsible for Plant Growth Promotion and Survival in Sanganer Region of Rajasthan

The present paper discusses the highest colonization of fungal endophytes as Alternaria speciesin comparison with Colletotrichumspecies and Fusarium species in all three plants Pongamia pinnata, Securinega leucopyrus and Rhus mysorensis. These endophytic fungi protect these plants from various environmental factors such as temperature, moisture and other environmental factors. The survival of these plants depends upon the colonization of these fungi in nodes, internodes and leaves of these plants, which not only exchange enzymes but also gives protection against extreme conditions.

Keywords: Endophytes, Mycelia sterilia, Relative colonization rate, Potato dextrose agar.