부산대학교 도서관

This study was undertaken to investigate the influence of plant probiotic fungus Piriformospora indicaon the medicinal plant C. forskohlii.Interaction of the C. forskohliiwith the root endophyte P. indicaunder field conditions, results in an overall increase in aerial biomass, chlorophyll contents and phosphorus acquisition. The fungus also promoted inflorescence development, consequently the amount of p-cymene in the inflorescence increased. Growth of the root thickness was reduced in P. indicatreated plants as they became fibrous, but developed more lateral roots. Because of the smaller root biomass, the content of forskolin was decreased. The symbiotic interaction of C. forskohliiwith P. indicaunder field conditions promoted biomass production of the aerial parts of the plant including flower development. The plant aerial parts are important source of metabolites for medicinal application. Therefore we suggest that the use of the root endophyte fungus P. indicain sustainable agriculture will enhance the medicinally important chemical production.