Epichloë endophyte-infected Achnatherum sibiricum and neighbouring non-host grasses exhibit associational resistance to soil-borne diseases.

Grasses and Epichloë endophytes often form mutualistic symbiotic defence systems. Studies have shown Epichloë endophytes improve resistance of host plants to airborne diseases. However, whether endophytes affect soil-borne disease resistance of host…

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