Quantity as well as quality of food is a major concern for increasing human population. Serendipita indica, a root endophytic fungus, has multifarious applications in agriculture. It increases nutrient and water uptake, carbon assimilation efficiency and stress-resistance which in turn enhances the growth and yield of plants. Moreover, it improves contents of minerals, fatty acids and essential oil, composition of oil, and fruit firmness in different plants. It also enhances the production of secondary metabolites having medicinal properties. This review highlights the role of Serendipita indica in increasing crop production and improving food quality. The underlying mechanism has also been illustrated.

食品的数量和质量是人口增长的主要问题。Serendipita indica是一种根内生真菌，在农业中有多种应用。它能增加养分和水分的吸收、碳同化效率和抗逆性，进而促进植物的生长和产量。此外，它还可以提高不同植物中矿物质、脂肪酸和精油的含量、油的成分和果实的硬度。它还增强了具有药用特性的次生代谢物的产生。本综述强调了籼稻在增加作物产量和改善食品质量方面的作用。还说明了潜在的机制。