Serendipita indica is a unique root endophytic fungus originally discovered in the Thar Desert, known for its remarkable symbiotic interactions with plant roots and potential biotechnological applications.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Predominantly found in arid and semi-arid regions, colonizing root systems of various host plants, particularly in drought-prone environments
Ecological Role
Enhances plant growth, improves drought tolerance, increases nutrient uptake, and promotes root system development in host plants
Morphology
- SPORES Produced as small, round, hyaline structures enabling fungal reproduction and dispersal
- MYCELIUM Thin, branching filamentous structures that penetrate and colonize root cortical cells
- CAP PILEUS Not applicable, as this is a root-colonizing fungus without typical mushroom structures
- STEM STIPE Forms intricate hyphal networks within plant root tissues
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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