Nitish L S Kumar

Functional Diversity of Bacterial and Fungal Endophytes Associated with Mulberry (Morus spp.) Cultivated in Southern Karnataka, India

Mulberry (Morus spp.) cultivation is frequently constrained by both abiotic and biotic stresses, including insect pests and diseases, which adversely affect silkworm health and silk productivity. Endophytes, defined as microorganisms that colonize internal plant tissues without causing visible harm, represent a promisi...