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Scientific Reports
Nature Portfolio / Springer Nature
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Fungal endophytes in plant leaf mesophyll form mutually beneficial associations through carbon
assimilation, synthesis of biologically active chemicals, and enhancement of aesthetic and nutritional
value. Here, we compared community structure, diversity, and richness of endophytic fungi in
the leaves of three bamboo species, including Phyllostachys edulis (MZ), Bambusa rigida (KZ),
and Pleioblastus amarus (YT) via high-throughput Illumina sequencing. In total, 1070 operational
taxonomic units (OTUs) were retrieved and classified into 7 phylum, 27 classes, 82 orders, 185
families, 310 genus, and 448 species. Dominant genera were Cladosporium, Trichomerium,
Hannaella, Ascomycota, Sporobolomyces, Camptophora and Strelitziana. The highest fungal
diversity was observed in Pleioblastus amarus, followed by Bambusa rigida, and Phyllostachys edulis.
Comparatively, monopodial species Ph. edulis and sympodial B. rigida, mixed P. amarus revealed
the highest richness of endophytic fungi. We retrieved a few biocontrol agents, Sarocladium and
Paraconiothyrium, and unique Sporobolomyces, Camptophora, and Strelitziana genera. FUNGuild
analysis revealed the surrounding environment (The annual average temperature is between 15
and 25 °C, and the relative humidity of the air is above 83% all year round) as a source of fungal
accumulation in bamboo leaves and their pathogenic nature. Our results provide precise knowledge
for better managing bamboo forests and pave the way for isolating secondary metabolites and
potential bioactive compounds.
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