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  • Microbiology
  • Plant Science
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Seed endophytes serve as reservoirs and vectors for beneficial microbes, undergoing significant changes during seed dormancy.
  • Their adaptive nature allows lifestyle switching based on environmental and host conditions.
  • Understanding seed-microbiome interactions is crucial for plant health and seed quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental nature of seed endophytes, focusing on survival strategies, transmittance, and lifestyle adaptations.
  • To differentiate endophytes from their pathogenic counterparts and elucidate their survival mechanisms during seed dormancy.
  • To analyze physio-biochemical changes in seeds and parallel modifications in endophyte lifestyles.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of recent discoveries and theories on seed endophytes.
  • Comparative analysis of endophyte and pathogen survival mechanisms during seed dormancy.
  • Critical examination of seed maturation processes and their impact on seed-microbiome interactions.

Main Results:

  • Endophytes exhibit adaptive strategies to survive seed dormancy and varying environmental conditions.
  • The transition between mutualistic and pathogenic behavior in endophytes is influenced by stress.
  • Seed microbiome conservation is vital for maintaining seed quality and vigor.

Conclusions:

  • Seed endophytes play a fundamental role in plant health, with complex survival and transmission strategies.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the knowledge gaps in seed-microbiota interactions.
  • Conservation of seed microbiomes is essential for sustainable agriculture and improved seed vigor.