Publications by authors named "Gei-Lin Tian"
The root rot disease causes a great economic loss, and the disease severity usually increases as ginseng ages. However, it is still unclear whether the disease severity is related to changes in microorganisms during the entire growing stage of American ginseng. The present study examined the microbial community in the rhizosphere and the chemical properties of the soil in 1-4-year-old ginseng plants grown in different seasons at two different sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFApplication of vermicompost and biochar suppresses Fusarium root rot of replanted American ginseng.
Appl Microbiol Biotechnol
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Soil sterilization with agronomic practices helps combat soilborne replant diseases, but the role of vermicompost and biochar post-sterilization needs more research.
- A pot experiment on American ginseng showed that applying vermicompost and biochar after sterilization significantly reduces Fusarium root rot incidence, with the combination of both showing the best results.
- The study emphasizes that using vermicompost boosts beneficial bacteria in the soil, while biochar helps manage phenolic acids, suggesting that their combined use can effectively tackle root rot in ginseng.