issues. These can be utilized in enzymology-based enzyme fermentation industries,
where endophytes derived from plants living in extreme environments possess
higher ability to produce higher quantities of extracellular enzymes. In addition,
endophytic microbes producing enzymes can help to counteract biotic stress;
however, the role of such endophytes in abiotic stresses cannot be ruled out. The
significances of enzymes producing endophytes with special attention on remedi-
ating environmental pollutants such as metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbons, and
polychlorinated hydrocarbons have been understood very least. Most of the
researches have been performed in monoculture, while on the coculture and other
aspects such as quorum sensing signaling pathway of these endophytes in growth
media are yet to be elaborated. Besides the enzymes quantification methods need a
rigorous review as with the advancement of technology, new techniques with
higher sensitivity are much needed. Methods such asfluorescence spectropho-
tometer, near-infra red (NIR), and FTIR-based methods further improve enzyme
analysis. The endophytic biomasses are extremely significant in determining their
viability and alternative to an important resource for biofuel production. The
molecular and genomic bases of these endophytic resources for enzymes production
also need cross-validation.
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