Abstract
Endophytes are unknown symbionts that live in plant tissues without indicating their presence. The association of endophytes with plants is well established. They not only help in water and mineral uptake but also play an important role in metabolic activities of certain plants. Endophytes play an imperative role to maintain the health of plants, as they can protect or prepare the plant against abiotic and biotic stresses and help in enhancing growth and yields. In present investigation about endophytes in plants, Indian laburnum (Cassia fistula L.), a flowering plant found mostly in India and South Asia belonging to legume family of angiosperm was used. Traditionally the leaves of plant are used for skin diseases, burning sensation, dry cough, dysentery, inflammation, fever etc. Isolates from leaves collected from Aurangabad district of Marathwada region in India showed the presence of fungal endophytes. Fungal strains like Phyllosticta fallopiae, Colletotrichum cobbittiense and Diaporthe brasiliensis was found.
Key words: Fungal Endophytes, Indian Laburnum, Bioactive compounds.