Geomyces Species (LC374638), a Fungal Endophyte, Promotes the Growth of Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea) through Symbiosis

Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea), also known as "haskap" in Japan, is a shrub that produces edible berries and inhabits mountainous wetland areas with harsh environments. In this study, we surveyed the relationship between honeysuckle root endophytic fungi. Root samples were collected from wet land region Hokkaido, subjected to microscopic observation fungal strain isolation. Totally 47 strains isolated roots. Inoculation tests showed of Geomyces sp. promotes growth seedlings colonizes epidermal cortical cells It suggested acts mycorrhiza-like fungus for arbuscular mycorrhizal plant. We speculate establishes symbiotic fungi overcome acidic nutrient-deficient This first report demonstrating ascomycetes promote host plants belonging Caprifoliaceae family.