Isolation and characterization of endophytic fungi associated with Ephedra alata (macroscopic and microscopic characterization)
Zair Fatima,
Mebarki Lakhdar
Abstract:Ephedra alata, known in Algeria as Alanda, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Ephedracea family, it looks like a shrub without leaves. This species can grow in semi-arid and desert conditions thanks to its high tolerance to water shortage. It is used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, in particular to treat the bronchi, the circular system, digestive system disorders, kidneys, oedema, fever, headaches, allergies, and to relieve asthma attacks as well as bacterial and fungal infections t… Show more
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