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Outbreak of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) Rhizome Rot in the Major Growing Areas of Jamaica

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  • Chung, Phillip

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In recent years, the domestic and international markets for ginger have grown. In Jamaica, grower interest in this crop has fluctuated with traditional price-induced gluts and shortages. Nevertheless, numerous fanners still rely on ginger as a major seasonal source of income. Since 1995, the major ginger growing areas experienced a rhizome rot whieh has since intensified and spread. This disease complex now presents a major threat to the ginger industry in Jamaiea as present average total damage levels approximate 55%. The pathogens Fusarium spp., Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Pseudomonas spp. and Verticillium spp. were isolated from diseased rhizomes. The disease eomplex has adversely affected both exports and local supply, forcing prices up and restricting availability ofplanting material. An experiment was established to evaluate chemical disease control. Pre-plant fungicide/bacteristatic/baetericide rhizome dips were superior to the untreated control (farmer practice). Results are presented.

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  • Chung, Phillip, 1998. "Outbreak of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) Rhizome Rot in the Major Growing Areas of Jamaica," 34th Annual Meeting, July 12-18, 1998, Jamaica 256907, Caribbean Food Crops Society.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:cfcs98:256907
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.256907
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    1. Beale, Alberto J. & Ramirez, Lucas & Diaz, Manuel & Munoz, Miguel A. & Flores, Carlos A., 2007. "Effect Of Seed Sett Weight Of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) On Yield," 43rd Annual Meeting, September 16-22, 2007, San Jose, Costa Rica 256307, Caribbean Food Crops Society.
    2. Beale, A. J. & Ramirez, L. & Diaz, M. & Munoz, M. A. & Flores, C., 2006. "Effect of seed sett weight of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on yield," 42nd Annual Meeting, July 9-15, 2006, Carolina, Puerto Rico 256271, Caribbean Food Crops Society.
    3. Mitchel, S.A., 2004. "The Past, Present and Future of Agrobiotechnology in the Caribbean Region," 40th Annual Meeting, July 19-23, 2004, St. Johns, U.S. Virgin Islands 256525, Caribbean Food Crops Society.

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