MetaMaize CSP Project Endophytes (IMAGE) DOE/Joint Genome Institute Caption Endophytes, shown here, are microbes that can live within plants (such as these maize plants), without causing immediately apparent symptoms. Credit Alice Churchill, Cornell University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.