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Endophytes are a group of plant associated microorganisms that infects to different plant tissues but does not show any visual symptoms, attracted a great interest of different researchers in the field of Agriculture. Microorganisms like bacteria, fungi and actinomyces can be a potential agent of endophytes in different plant species. Due to its great impact on the different crops, it is considered as a best alternative of different agro-chemicals used in the field of Agriculture. Endophytic microorganisms may promote plant growth by direct and indirect mechanisms. Endophytes promote plant growth and yield, suppress pathogens, may help solubilize phosphate and contribute assimilable nitrogen to plants. Some endophytes are seed borne, but others have mechanisms to colonize the plants that are being studied. Endophytes are useful for sustainable agriculture and help to reduced chemical use in agriculture and hence reduced pollution problem and increase soil health for better production.
Key words: Microorganisms, Endophytes, Soil, Agriculture.