PLANT-ASSOCIATED ENDOPHYTIC FUNGI: A SOURCE OF STRUCTURALLY DIVERSE AND BIOACTIVE NATURAL PRODUCTS

Abstract

Plant-associated endophytes are producing important and unique secondary metabolites, and their outstanding biosynthetic process seems to be prospective avenues for phytochemists. This review summarized and updated novel natural compounds from endophytic fungi of plants and herbs focusing on the various of fungi genera. The fungal taxonomy, diversity, location, and biological activities have been reported. The results showed 138 new secondary metabolites isolated from 40 species of fungal strains belonging to 13 genera and six phyla. The present review will be heplful for scientists in the fields of phytochemistry, organic chemistry, and microbiology.