Exploring Rubiaceae fungal endophytes across contrasting tropical forests, tree tissues, and developmental stages
Fungal DEODORANT STICK CITRUS VETIVER endophytes play a pivotal role in tropical forest dynamics, influencing plant fitness through growth stimulation, disease suppression, stress tolerance, and nutrient mobilization.This study investigates the effects of region, leaf developmental stage, and tissue type on endophyte communities in tropical plants.