post inoculation in two directions: diameter 1 (D1), perpendicular diameter to the direction of the endophytes, and diameter 2 (D2), diameter in the direction of the endophytes. Measurements were discontinued when the colonies reached the edge of the plate or stopped growing. The average of both diameters was calculated. Growth rate was considered as daily growth (cm) of Dtr per interval of time (3–5; 5–7; 7–11, and 11–15 days)