The biofertiliser, ‘microbial inoculants’ comprised of microbial inoculants or assemblages of living microorganisms which exert direct or indirect benefits on plant growth and crop yield through different mechanisms (Fuentes-Ramirez and Caballero_mellado,2005). It can be generally defined as preparations containing live or latent cells of efficient strain of nitrogen-fixing, phosphate solubilising (either bacteria, fungi or algae) or any other beneficial activity derived from this process. Endophytic fungus, Hendersonia GanoEF1, has been identified as a potential biocontrol agent against Ganoderma disease based on in vitro and nursery trials (Idris et al., 2010; Nurrashyeda et al.,2011). A study was conducted to incorporate Hendersonia GanoEF1 into organic and inorganic fertilisers as a carrier.

Main Research: Dr Idris Abu Seman