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Research: MAHENDRA and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 301
Abstract
MAHENDRA and COLLEAGUES, 1 Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SGB Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, 444 602, India. pmkrai@hotmail.com ; 2 Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena, University of Sao Paulo, Lorena, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 3 Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, SGB Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra, 444 602, India; 4 Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India conducted a review to discuss worldwide status of soft rot associated with ginger.
Background
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) is a tropical plant cultivated all over the world due to its culinary and medicinal properties. It is one of the most important spices commonly used in food, which increases its commercial value.
Methodology
However, soft rot (rhizome rot) is a common disease of ginger caused by fungi such as Pythium and Fusarium spp. It is the most destructive disease of ginger, which can reduce the production by 50 to 90%. Application of chemical fungicides is considered as an effective method to control soft rot of ginger but extensive use of fungicides pose serious risk to environmental and human health. Therefore, the development of eco-friendly and economically viable alternative approaches for effective management of soft rot of ginger such diseases is essentially required.
Results
An acceptable approach that is being actively investigated involves nanotechnology, which can potentially be used to control Pythium and Fusarium. The present review is aimed to discuss worldwide status of soft rot associated with ginger, the traditional methods available for the management of Pythium and Fusarium spp. and most importantly, the role of various nanomaterials in the management of soft rot of ginger.
Conclusion
Moreover, possible antifungal mechanisms for chemical fungicides, biological agents and nanoparticles have also been discussed.
References
Mahendra Rai 1 , Avinash P Ingle 2 , Priti Paralikar 3 , Netravati Anasane 3 , Rajendra Gade 4 , Pramod Ingle 3. Effective management of soft rot of ginger caused by Pythium spp. and Fusarium spp.: emerging role of nanotechnology. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol.; 102(16):6827-6839. doi: 10.1007/s00253-018-9145-8. Epub Jun 9 2018 . Aug 2018.
