Indian scientists carve way for Trichoderma to be applied to fields | Find its use as a Biofertilizer
Researchers at National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) after five years of research have discovered that Trichoderma, a fungi commonly found in all types of soil, can be used as a bio-fertilizer to mitigate greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane responsible for global warming. Researchers have also found that it has properties to repair damaged root tissues of various agricultural crops which increases productivity.
The institute has also got patent in US, Europe, Germany and Britain for this application of Trichoderma. “An NBRI team led by scientist Aradhana Mishra has found the new application of Trichoderma, which is first of its kind in the world,” said NBRI former director CS Nautiyal.
“Agricultural practices, especially in paddy cultivation and usage of chemical fertilizers, are a big source of methane emission resulting in global warming. This bio-fertilizer is not only a replacement of chemical fertilizers but also helps in repairing root tissue damaged due to carbon dioxide,” said Mishra.
After successful field trials of rice in Shillong , Banthara and some parts of UP, the institute has submitted the report to the Union ministry of sci
ence and technology for implementation.