Endófitos do boldo (Plectranthus barbatus Andr.) e suas propriedades terapêuticas

Abstract

Endophytic fungi can provide various benefits to plants, such as increased resistance to abiotic stresses, protection against pathogens, increased nutrient absorption, growth promotion and the production of bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to carry out a literature review on the relationship between the endophytic fungus Phomopsis sp. And the therapeutic properties present in boldo (Plectranhus barbatus), its current applicability and potential uses. A bibliographic search of articles was carried out using digital scientific databases such as Pubmed, Google Scholar, SciELO and ScienceDirect, selecting studies published between 2012 and 2023. It can be seen that endophytic fungi are beneficial in the production of both pharmaceuticals and agricultural products. However, no studies were found in the literature on the direct relationship between the fungus Phomopsis sp. And the species Plectranthus barbatus, so it is necessary to investigate in greater depth the relationship between the endophytic fungus with its host.