GINGER

Final Report Summary: Improving ginger to futureproof the industry against pests and diseases

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  • Published: 20 May 2020

  • Author(s): David Lee

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The commercial ginger industry in Australia is based on only two edible ginger cultivars, which are both susceptible to soil borne fungal pathogens, this puts the Australian ginger industry in a vulnerable position. This project indicated that there were several options to increase the genetic diversity and future proof the Australian ginger industry against pests and diseases.