DECIPHERING THE OILSEED BACTERIAL ENDOPHYTES AND STUDY OF THEIR ROLE AND TRIPARTITE INTERACTIONS WITH PLANTS AND PATHOGEN

Abstract

Endophytes colonize interior regions of oilseeds depending on water, nutrient, space availability and microbial competition. Oilseeds are filled with oil globules making it difficult for microbes to obtain direct uptake of water and nutrient for growing into colonies. Recent research shows very less areas explored in endophytic study in oilseeds and as endophytes play a vital part in managing diseases in plants by releasing genes encoding jasmonate and salicylic acid which induces defense against pathogens and modify plant regions structurally adding to their fitness and increased productivity, their study is indispensable. This review focuses on the bacterial endophytes in oilseeds, the challenges faced in their isolation, their colonization and interactions with host and pathogens and their applications. Oilseed endophytic study is essential for understanding the benefits of oilseeds consumed as vegetable oil or used as fuel by people all over the world.