Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is also known as ragi in India. Finger millet are very useful for human health. This review focuses on the effects of endophytic fungi on finger millet plants. Endophytic fungi is the symbiotic microorganisms residing within the internal tissues of plants, have emerged as key players in plant growth, plant health and their stress tolerance. In this review, we explore the effects of endophytic fungi on finger millet, a resilient cereal cereal crop cultivated worldwide. Through a comprehensive synthesis of current, literature, we clarify the multilateral roles of endophytic fungi in mitigating diseases, increasing the growth and improving stress resilience of finger millet plant. Especially, we discuss the mechanism by which endophytic fungi contribute to nutrient acquisition, disease suppression and abiotic stress tolerance in finger millet, highlighting their potential application in sustainable agriculture. Moreover, we examine the biocontrol and biotechnological potential of endophytic fungi in incentive plant health and productivity. Despite significant progress, several knowledge gaps persist, warranting further research to fully understand the complex interactions between endophytic fungi and finger millet. This review, the importance of harnessing the beneficial effects of endophytic fungi for enhancing finger millet cultivation and advancing agricultural sustainability.

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