Epichloë

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Epichloë is a genus of fungi known for forming symbiotic and often protective endophytic associations with grasses.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fungus genus
genus
associationType endophytic
mutualistic
symbiotic
canBe systemic in host plant
causes choke disease in some grasses
class Sordariomycetes NERFINISHED
colonizes leaf sheaths of grasses
stem tissues of grasses
discoveredAs choke disease agents on grasses
division Ascomycota NERFINISHED
effectOnHost can increase host fitness
can reduce grazing damage
family Clavicipitaceae NERFINISHED
formsEndophyticAssociationsWith Poaceae NERFINISHED
formsSymbiosisWith grasses
habitat intercellular spaces of grass tissues
hasSymbiosisOutcome context-dependent mutualism or parasitism
hostRange cool-season grasses
forage grasses
turf grasses
impact important in grassland ecology
relevant to pasture and turf management
includes Epichloë bromicola NERFINISHED
Epichloë elymi NERFINISHED
Epichloë festucae NERFINISHED
Epichloë typhina NERFINISHED
isA endophytic fungus
kingdom Fungi
knownFor production of bioactive secondary metabolites
protective endophytic associations with grasses
lifestyle biotrophic
order Hypocreales NERFINISHED
phylum Ascomycota NERFINISHED
produces alkaloids
ergot alkaloids
indole-diterpene alkaloids
peramine
providesBenefit enhanced drought tolerance
increased resistance to insect pests
protection from herbivores
relatedTo Neotyphodium NERFINISHED
reproductiveMode asexual
sexual
taxonRank genus
transmissionMode horizontal transmission via spores
vertical transmission via host seeds

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Hypocreales hasMember Epichloë