Endophytes as Mutualists or Pathogens in Phragmites
By Great Lakes Science Center
2023 (approx.)
![Phragmites illustration demonstrating the pathogen and mutualist relationship with endophytes](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/PhragIllustration2.png?itok=NzPJmBED)
Detailed Description
Microbes can perform as both mutualists (mutually beneficial) and pathogens (disease causing). The role that they play can have an important impact on a plant’s performance in the field.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.