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Fungal endophytes in native grasses effectively deter insect herbivores, matching benefits seen in agricultural systems. This protection occurs naturally, without artificial selection, highlighting the ecological importance of these symbioses.

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Area of Science:

  • Ecology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Plant-Microbe Interactions

Background:

  • Endophytic fungi in grasses, like tall fescue and perennial ryegrass, offer protection against herbivores.
  • Previous research focused on agricultural grasses, suggesting artificial selection may enhance these protective benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if fungal endophytes in native grass populations deter insect herbivores.
  • To examine phylogenetic signals in endophyte effects and compare herbivore/symbiotum identity impacts.
  • To assess if natural endophyte-grass symbioses provide potent anti-herbivore defenses.

Main Methods:

  • Tested ten native grass-endophyte symbioses against three herbivore species (Spodoptera frugiperda, Schistocerca americana, Rhopalosiphum padi).
  • Conducted preference and performance experiments in lab, greenhouse, and field settings.
  • Included the agricultural grass Lolium arundinaceum as a control for comparison.

Main Results:

  • Native grass-endophyte symbioses significantly deterred herbivores, with up to three times less herbivory on symbiotic plants.
  • Herbivore preference and performance were reduced by endophytes, with effects varying by herbivore and grass species.
  • The endophyte in Lolium arundinaceum showed limited anti-herbivore effects compared to native symbioses.

Conclusions:

  • Native fungal endophytes provide potent herbivore deterrence, comparable to or exceeding those in agriculturally selected systems.
  • The protective benefits of endophyte-grass symbioses are inherent and not solely a product of artificial selection.
  • These findings underscore the ecological significance of natural symbioses in plant defense.