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The Thin Line between Pathogenicity and Endophytism: The Case of Lasiodiplodia theobromae

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  • Maria Michela Salvatore

    (Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, 80126 Naples, Italy)

  • Anna Andolfi

    (Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, 80126 Naples, Italy
    BAT Center—Interuniversity Center for Studies on Bioinspired Agro-Environmental Technology, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, 80138 Naples, Italy)

  • Rosario Nicoletti

    (Council for Agricultural Research and Economics, Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops, 81100 Caserta, Italy
    Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples ‘Federico II’, 80055 Portici, Italy)

Abstract

Many fungi reported for endophytic occurrence are better known as plant pathogens on different crops, raising questions about their actual relationships with the hosts and other plants in the biocoenosis and about the factors underlying the lifestyle shift. This paper offers an overview of the endophytic occurrence of Lasiodiplodia theobromae (Dothideomycetes, Botryosphaeriaceae), a species known to be able to colonize many plants as both an endophyte and a pathogen. Prevalently spread in tropical and subtropical areas, there are concerns that it may propagate to the temperate region following global warming and the increasing trade of plant materials. The state of the art concerning the biochemical properties of endophytic strains of this species is also examined with reference to a range of biotechnological applications.

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  • Maria Michela Salvatore & Anna Andolfi & Rosario Nicoletti, 2020. "The Thin Line between Pathogenicity and Endophytism: The Case of Lasiodiplodia theobromae," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-22, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:10:y:2020:i:10:p:488-:d:432299
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    1. Gianluca Caruso & Magdi T. Abdelhamid & Andrzej Kalisz & Agnieszka Sekara, 2020. "Linking Endophytic Fungi to Medicinal Plants Therapeutic Activity. A Case Study on Asteraceae," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(7), pages 1-23, July.
    2. Rosario Nicoletti, 2019. "Endophytic Fungi of Citrus Plants," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 9(12), pages 1-13, November.
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    1. Laura Gioia & Giada d’Errico & Martina Sinno & Marta Ranesi & Sheridan Lois Woo & Francesco Vinale, 2020. "A Survey of Endophytic Fungi Associated with High-Risk Plants Imported for Ornamental Purposes," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(12), pages 1-31, December.
    2. Rosario Nicoletti, 2020. "Occurrence and Functions of Endophytic Fungi in Crop Species," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(1), pages 1-2, December.
    3. Beata Zimowska & Monika Bielecka & Barbara Abramczyk & Rosario Nicoletti, 2020. "Bioactive Products from Endophytic Fungi of Sages ( Salvia spp.)," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(11), pages 1-16, November.
    4. Maria Michela Salvatore & Artur Alves & Anna Andolfi, 2021. "Secondary Metabolites Produced by Neofusicoccum Species Associated with Plants: A Review," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-17, February.

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