A plant may defend itself from herbivores through mutualism with fungi that produce chemicals that can repel insect herbivores. These fungi are called

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Endophytic fungi are known to produce chemicals that can repel insect herbivores, thereby supporting the plant’s defense against herbivores. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, ectomycorrhizal fungi, and endomycorrhizal fungi are all known to form mutualistic associations with plants, but they do not produce chemicals that can repel insect herbivores.

A Plant May Defend Itself from Herbivores Through Mutualism with Fungi