Two draft genomes of fungal leaf endophytes from tropical gymnosperms.

Two ascomycetes, sp. and sp. were isolated from healthy leaves of the tropical gymnosperms (Z2) and (Z50) from Panama.

Leaf Endophytes Relationship with Host Metabolome Expression in Tropical Gymnosperms.

Plant-microbe interactions play a pivotal role in shaping host fitness, especially concerning chemical defense mechanisms. In cycads, establishing direct correlations between specific endophytic microbes and the synthesis of highly toxic defensive phytochemicals has been challenging. Our research delves into the intricate relationship between plant-microbe associations and the variation of secondary metabolite production in two closely related Zamia species that grow in distinct habitats; terrestrial and epiphytic.

Antibacterial Activity of Volatile Organic Compounds Produced by the Octocoral-Associated Bacteria sp. BO53 and sp. GA327.

The present research aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by octocoral-associated bacteria sp. BO53 and sp. GA327.