Endophytic Fungi of Emersed Halophytes in River Deltas and Tidal Flats of the Korean Ramsar Wetlands

This study aimed to obtain information on the diversity and distribution of endophytic fungi in Ramsar wetlands. Vast salt marshes Suncheon Bay, Korea, are formed by two types ecotones (tidal flats deltas) that supported emersed halophytes Phragmites australis Suaeda japonica. Overall, 324 endophytes were isolated from P. (six sampling points delta five tidal flats) S. japonica flats). Margalef’s, Menhinick’s, Shannon’s, Simpson’s indices significantly varied among ecotones. In particular, higher variance value unevenness was observed marsh compared with flat marsh. Further, morphological 1.8 times than flat. Comprising several dominant genera (Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium), Epicoccum, Paraconiothyrium, Septoriella, Talaromyces widely distributed regardless aquatic conditions or halophyte species. highlights distinct marine various can physically protect coastal areas. data is much secure a national culture collection for future restoration wetlands their ecosystems.