fungal specific PCR primers.All fungi are identified by DNA sequencing of the ITS locus.Additionally, fungi are evaluated for their mycorrhizal potential through assays of symbiotic germination of Vanilla seeds.The results support the bioprospecting focused on the con-servation of these valuable plant genetic resources, as well as the development of sustainable cultivation techniques.This study is also an important contribution to the incipient studies of microbial diversity in the megabiodiverse country of Colombia.