The aim of the current study was to isolate endophytes from the roots of Rhazya stricta and assess their potential to improve the growth of drought-stressed sunflower seedlings. The potential role of the isolated endophytic fungus was initially screened by using two rice varieties (mutant rice cultivar Waito-C: Gibberellins deficient; and Dongji byeo: Gibberellins-producing normal cultivar). A significant (p p Fusarium proliferatum (MG251448). The results of this study concluded that this phytohormone-secreting endophyte can improve crop productivity in dry areas where drought stress is the main challenge faced by crops.
