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    Role of Serendipita indica in enhancing drought tolerance in crops
    (Elsevier B.V., 2021) Jangir, Pooja; Shekhawat, Pooja Kanwar; Bishnoi, Alka; Ram, Hasthi; Soni, Praveen
    The root endophytic fungus Serendipita indica (S. indica) acts as a bio-fertilizer, immuno-modulator, stress-buster and enhances plant growth, and protects the host plant from various biotic and abiotic stresses. Recent high-throughput omics approaches have helped in understanding the role of S. indica in host plants under stress conditions. The present review focuses on the mechanism of S. indica mediated drought-tolerance in crops by analyzing morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular processes. Interactions of S. indica with other plant growth-promoting microorganisms have been discussed. The knowledge gap and future prospects have been pointed out.
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    Serendipita indica: Harnessing its versatile potential for food and nutritional security
    (Elsevier B.V., 2021) Shekhawat, Pooja Kanwar; Jangir, Pooja; Bishnoi, Alka; Roy, Shweta; Ram, Hasthi; Soni, Praveen
    Quantity as well as quality of food is a major concern for increasing human population. Serendipita indica, a root endophytic fungus, has multifarious applications in agriculture. It increases nutrient and water uptake, carbon assimilation efficiency and stress-resistance which in turn enhances the growth and yield of plants. Moreover, it improves contents of minerals, fatty acids and essential oil, composition of oil, and fruit firmness in different plants. It also enhances the production of secondary metabolites having medicinal properties. This review highlights the role of Serendipita indica in increasing crop production and improving food quality. The underlying mechanism has also been illustrated.