Phylloplane of Mycoflora of Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Leaves constitute the major part of exposed plant surface. They are open to infestation or sporotropic colonization by air dispersed or splash dispersed mycoflora. The leaves provide unique environment to their surface occupants. The topography of the leaf surface, the microclimate around the leaves and the concerned. The occurrence of phylloplane fungi on leaf surface of four important medicinal plants such as Tradescantia pallida, Calotropis procera, Withania somnifera and Chhota Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris).