Serratia marcescens: a key pathogen caused ginger rhizomes soft rot disease

Ginger is an important horticultural crop with high economic and nutritional value. However, it is prone to pathogenic bacterial infection that negatively affects growth, post-harvest quality, and reduced economic profits. The study of pathogenic bacteria associated with ginger disease through its productive life-cycle is extremely valuable. Thus, we studied variations in the bacterial communities associated with ginger rhizomes ongoing rot during their germination.