Phytotoxic and antifungal compounds for agriculture are interestingly produced by the endophytic fungus Fusarium sp. (Ascomycota) isolated from Piper sp. (Piperaceae)

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Analysis reveals phytotoxic and antifungal properties in metabolites from Fusarium sp. endophytes, indicating potential agricultural applications.

All isolated compounds inhibited seed germination of Lactuca sativa and Agrostis stolonifera at 1 mg mL-1, showing high phytotoxicity.
Compound 2 exhibited significant antifungal activity against Colletotrichum fragariae, emphasizing its potential as a pesticide.
Chromatographic methods isolated three compounds from Fusarium sp., assessed for phytotoxic and antifungal effects.
The findings suggest that Fusarium sp. as an endophyte from Piper sp. could be a source of novel agricultural bioactive compounds.

Barreto et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals phytotoxic and antifungal properties in metabolites from Fusarium sp. endophytes, indicating potential agricultural applications.