Abstract
The “Indian saffron” Turmeric is taxonomically called as curcuma longa. It mainly grows in the regions of tropical and sub-tropical areas of the earth. Turmeric cultivation is mainly affected by the diseases attacking the plant. Among the various diseases reported it is unquestionable that rhizome rot causes a huge impact on the yield and economy of the farmers. Nearly 80% of crop loss has been reported due to rhizome rot. Pythium the causal agent of rhizome rot harms the root of turmeric under the soil which is unrecognizable by the farmers at the earlier stage. The paper mainly reviews and covers various aspect of turmeric plant such as geographical distribution, major diseases affecting the plant, disease control and recent detection methods and applications of turmeric in real time.
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