*Ectomycorrhizal Fungi as Biofertilizers in Forestry DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.110090*

are being used in forest development or for diversity enhancement in different sectors. But, this frequently leads to nutrient losses through various factors such as leaching, gaseous losses, and many other harmful factors. The exploitation of biofertilizers instead of relying on different chemicals may increase the growth and development of plant species that enhance the productivity in a more maintainable way. Biofertilizers are mostly used in horticulture and agriculture sectors with less emphasis on forestry. It is mandatory to explore and exploit numerous mechanisms of action, viz., enabling nutrient uptake, phytoprotection, and modulation of phytohormone of biofertilizers that would have supportive role in promoting the ecosystem services of forest biomes. All these factors (i.e., the mechanisms of action of effective microorganisms in biofertilizers, applications of biofertilizers in the forestry sector, and factors influencing the effectiveness of biofertilizer application) will be considered in the given review.

