ABSTRACT
Turmeric, being a Zingiberaceous species, has disease problems similar to that of ginger (Dohroo, 2005). There are diseases that affect rhizomes, such as the rhizome rot, which kills the plant, and those affecting the aerial shoot, such as leaf blotch and leaf spots, which lead to severe reduction in yield. These diseases occur in all turmeric-growing regions, but their occurrence and severity vary much, depending upon the growing region and growing conditions. Among the diseases affecting turmeric, rhizome rot and foliar diseases are the most serious. A brief review of these diseases affecting turmeric is presented here.
