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  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Microbial ecology
  • Endophyte research

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  • Endophytes and host plants engage in long-term co-evolution, yielding both beneficial and detrimental effects.
  • Plant seeds harbor diverse endophytes, acting as vectors for generational transmission.
  • Seed-borne endophytes (SBEs) influence the plant microbiome and progeny through vertical transfer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diversity, origin, and vertical transmission of seed endophytes.
  • To examine the interactions and functions of SBEs with their host plants.
  • To provide a reference for future research and applications of SBEs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on seed-borne endophytes.
  • Synthesis of data on SBE diversity, origin, and transmission mechanisms.
  • Analysis of reported functions and interactions of SBEs with host plants.

Main Results:

  • SBEs exhibit significant diversity across various plant species.
  • Vertical transmission is a primary route for SBEs to colonize seeds.
  • SBEs play multifaceted roles, including growth promotion, stress resistance, and potential pathogen interactions.

Conclusions:

  • The importance of SBEs in plant health and microbiome assembly is significant and potentially underestimated.
  • Further research into SBEs can unlock novel applications in agriculture and plant science.
  • Understanding SBEs is crucial for harnessing their beneficial effects and mitigating negative impacts.