Abstract

Yan Zhang1, Tao Li1, Lingfei Li2and Zhi-wei Zhao1

The colonization of 120 plant species by dark septate endopytes (DSE) in the valley-type savanna of Jiansha River, southwest China was investigated. It was found that about 84% of plants were colonized by DSE to some extent. Morphological polymorphism of DSE was observed and 8 plant families were recorded as potential hosts for DSE. High colonization rate of DSE in the savanna vegetation implies that these fungi may play an important role in the adaption of plants to the dry-hot stress environment.