Identification and characterization of Poitrasia circinans and Neoscirrhia matteucciicola associated with ginger in Meghalaya, India

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Authors: Vishal Kumar Mohan, Sheetal Joshi, Sheetal Joshi, Saroj Kanta Barik, Santa Ram Joshi, Santa Ram Joshi
DOI: 10.1007/s44372-026-00499-y
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Abstract

Ginger ( Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is an economically important spice crop grown extensively in Meghalaya, India. Ginger plantations in the region were observed to develop necrotic lesions on their leaves. Morphological and molecular characterisation of the pathogens isolated from symptomatic tissues identified the causal agents as Poitrasia circinans and Neoscirrhia matteucciicola, both responsible for the leaf spot disease in ginger. The study represents the first report of these phytopathogens affecting ginger plantations in Northeast India. The findings highlight threats to ginger farming in the region, indicating the need for effective disease monitoring and management strategies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Humic Substances and Bio-Organic Studies Ginger and Zingiberaceae research Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases

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Journal / source
Discover Plants.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
3
Issue
1
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN