Author(s)

Dan Luo, XianEn Li^*

Affiliation(s)

Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China.

Corresponding Author

XianEn Li

ABSTRACT

American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.), a high-value medicinal crop, faces persistent threats from soil-borne diseases (e.g., root rot, rusty root). Conventional chemical controls risk disrupting soil microecology and inducing pathogen resistance. This study advocates ecological regulation-centered strategies, emphasizing intercropping (e.g., maize, onion) and soil amendments (e.g., biochar) to reshape rhizosphere microbiomes and suppress pathogens. Maize secretes phenolic acids to reduce Fusarium abundance, while biochar enriches beneficial microbes (e.g., Burkholderia) and enhances soil health and ginsenoside content. These approaches synergize disease control, carbon sequestration, and economic benefits but require avoiding crop competition and improper biochar application. Future research should prioritize the application of intercropping and biochar in American ginseng cultivation, investigate the synergistic disease resistance mechanisms between plants and microbes, and drive the sustainable transition of the American ginseng industry.

KEYWORDS

American ginseng; Intercropping; Biochar; Rhizosphere microbiome; Sustainable agriculture

CITE THIS PAPER

Dan Luo, XianEn Li. Common soil-borne pathogenic diseases in American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) cultivation and integrated control approaches. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. 2025, 7(1): 65-70. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/jpmr3035.

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