Biological Management of Rot Disease of Ginger (Zingiber officinales Rosc.)

Rhizome rot is a highly destructive disease of ginger. Chemical control of this pathogen is not economical because of high cost of chemicals, breake down of resistance, environmental pollution, destroying effect to non target beneficial soil microorganism and finally the choice of consumer for a organic product is remains. Pythiumsoft rot of ginger is notoriously difficult to manage. The application of the Neem's (Azadirachtaindica) seeds powder and plant leaves of Boerhaviadiffusa offered for a practical and economical alternative for eco-friendly management of ginger rot disease and emergence of seedling have been reported to control in ginger rot in Konch area and indicated, a management of disease control.