Metabolites produced by heat-tolerant endophytic fungi associated with Nepenthes ampullaria

Nepenthes species (commonly known as pitcher plant) can be found in Sarawak with several species endemic to the state. This plant can be divided into two groups, the highland and the lowland species. Climate change is one of the treats that are affecting the population of these plants especially the highland species as the lowland species are more adaptable to a warmer environment. This is due to the presence of endophytic fungi and their ability in producing metabolites which assist the plant's adaptation. This study can serve as a baseline study on the relationship between the endophytic fungi and Nepenthes.