Endophytic <i>Fusarium proliferatum</i> Reprogrammed Phytohormone Production and Antioxidant System of <i>Oryza sativa</i> under Drought Stress

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• drought
• <i>Fusarium proliferatum</i>
• sunflower plants
• phytohormones
• biostimulant