ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
Plant growth promoting microorganisms are turning their attention to roots to increase yields without causing environmental damage. Those strategies increased need for environmentally friendly agricultural practices to use of fertilizers based on growth promoting microorganisms. The intensive period of research and development started on the interactions between plant and the different growth promoting microorganisms and enhanced agriculture production through the use of bio-fertilizers. The beneficial effect of Trichoderma species is based on their potential for plant growth promotion that makes them useful as bio-fertilizer. Here we show that oil palm empty fruit bunch significantly (P£ 0.0001) improved the effectiveness and consistency of Trichoderma harzianum inocula during interaction with oil palm. Our inoculation technology for T. harzianum production and of the carrier for the interaction with oil palm was successful to their application and enhanced plant growth.
Bio-fertilizer, Empty fruit bunches, Plant growth promoting microorganisms
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