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Asian Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2020 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 3 | Page No.: 125-131
Research Article

Assessment of Threats Affecting Ginger Cultivation and its Management in Luke Kebele of Cheha Woreda, Gurage Zone, Ethiopia

Belachew Garedew
Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Wolkite University, P.O. Box 07, Wolkite, Ethiopia
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Fekede Pella
Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Wolkite University, P.O. Box 07, Wolkite, Ethiopia
Background and Objectives: Ginger is one of the most important spice crops. The quantity and quality of ginger products are becoming low due to the increment of both biotic and abiotic factors. The main objective of the study was to assess the threats that affect the ginger plant and its production. Materials and Methods: Hence, the research was done through systematic random selection and semi structured questionnaire by using the sample size of 95 selected farmers from February-June, 2019 in Luke Kebele, Cheha Woreda, Gurage zone, Southern Ethiopia. Results: The result of study indicated that bacterial disease, nematodes, shortage of rainfall, improper fertilizer usages and soil type were capable to reduce productivity of ginger which lead to disappear in the near future from the study area. Conclusion: Since the genetic diversity and productivity of ginger eroded from local grower’s area, it needs to develop other environmental adaptable and productive varieties of ginger from Ethiopian agricultural institute. Therefore, every responsible body should strive to prevent threats that affect ginger crop and immediate conservation strategies should be applied in order to stop the disappearance of ginger in the near future.
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