 endophytic FOMA SPP. A ubiquitously found genus of fungi, produce a vast range of secondary metabolites or bioactive compounds with diverse activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, algaecidal, cytotoxic, antitubercular and plant growth promoting. These compounds are produced by various species of FOMA including FOMA herbarium, p-sorgena, p-exigua, p-macrostoma, p-medicogenes, p-bedi, p-tropica and others, and have potential applications in medicine and agriculture. This article was authored by Mahendra Rai, Aniket Gade, Bayata Sumoska, and others.