Ginger is one of the most important spices, particularly for small-scale farmers in Ethiopia. However, bacterial wilt is a major constraint to ginger production, and it was reported for the first time in 2012. The disease is caused by the bacteria Ralstonia solanacearum. Common symptoms in infected plants include wilting, stunting, yellowing of foliage, and rhizome rot. The disease is now widespread across all ginger-growing regions worldwide, spreading through soil, water, infected rhizomes, and plant debris. A major challenge in managing bacterial wilt has been the lack of effective control methods. This review primarily focuses on recent advances in control measures, including agronomic and cultural practices such as soil amendment, rhizome treatment, and other cultural practices. Soil and rhizome solarization has proven to be a cost-effective method that is compatible with other pest management tactics. Furthermore, the use of organic matter such as crop residue and animal manure has been investigated as a means of inducing R. solanacearum suppression since it enhances the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soil. The application of certain plants and their essential oils as bio-fumigants has also been examined as an alternative approach to managing bacterial wilt as part of an integrated disease management system. Crop rotation, tillage, and field sanitation play vital roles in disease management. Furthermore, other farm practices, such as the use of healthy seeds, cultivation in disease-free areas, cover crops, bio-mulch, and regular field inspection, also contribute to the suppression of this pathogen. Overall, employing agronomic and cultural practices in combination with an integrated disease management strategy offers a promising approach for controlling bacterial wilt and ensuring sustainable ginger production.
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Ginger, Bacterial Wilt, Disease Management, Agronomic Practices, Integrated Pest Management
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Department of Source Technology Multiplication and Seed Research, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Teppi Agricultural Research Center, Teppi, Ethiopia
