CHARACTERIZATION AND DETERMINATION OF LOCAL TRICHODERMA SP ISOLATES AS BIOFERTILIZER

Muhammadali Jauhar and *Dr. M. Thangavel

ABSTRACT

Application of chemical fertilizer for increased yields has largely affecting human health, normal flora, soil and environment. Such a scenario welcomes the use of bio- fertilizers as an alternative and as such, current research is focused on the development of such an alternative using Trichoderma sp. In this study, various Trichoderma sp were checked for their ability to compost municipal solid waste in vitro and in vivo. The results were highly promising and this could, in future, replace the chemical fertilizers.

Keywords: Trichoderma, Biofertilizer, Composting, Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM).