DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Fungal endophytes are extremely common and highly diverse microorganisms that live within plant tissues, but usually remain asymptomatic. Endophytes traditionally have been considered plant mutualists, mainly by reducing herbivory via production of mycotoxins, such as alkaloids.

Detailed explanation-2: -Endophytes are known to influence host performance under stress conditions by altering the response of the plant to environmental change. They can act as a barrier as well as compute with pathogenic microorganisms and prevent them from taking hold.