Sanika M. Bhadake

In vitro Evaluation of Native Trichoderma Species against Pythium aphanidermatum, the Causal Agent of Ginger Rhizome Rot

K. B. Dharbale, S. D. Somwanshi, Sunita. J. Magar, V. S. Hande, S. N. Shaikh, P. D. Pawar & Sanika M. Bhadake · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Background: Ginger rhizome rot, caused predominantly by Pythium aphanidermatum, is a destructive soil-borne disease that can substantially reduce ginger productivity under favourable conditions. Biological control using native Trichoderma isolates offers a potentially sustainable...