This study analyzed quarantine inspection records for imported ginger seed rhizomes (Zingiber officinale) in Korea from 2015 to 2024, utilizing the Pest Information System (PIS) of the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. The aim was to characterize the occurrence and trends of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with ginger planting and to provide management implications for risk-based phytosanitary measures. A total of 1,327 cargo consignments were analyzed. Plant-parasitic nematodes were found in 496 consignments (37%), comprising 13 different nematode taxa. Two regulated taxa, Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus spp., were identified in 149 cases, leading to the destruction of the corresponding consignments in accordance with quarantine regulations. The remaining 11 taxa (347 cases) were classified as non-quarantine pests and were released. Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) were the most prevalent, accounting for over 80% of all detections, with M. incognita (191 cases), Meloidogyne spp. (128 cases), and M. javanica (68 cases) being the most common. Although Gunsan Port had the highest number of consignments, the detection rate was relatively higher at Incheon Port, suggesting possible differences among production areas or exporters. Overall, the findings indicate that imported ginger seed rhizomes can serve as a pathway for nematode introduction. To reduce the risk of field-level transmission, it is recommended to enhance pre-export lot management and implement nematode suppression measures, along with providing post-import guidance for growers, such as hot-water treatment or approved dips before planting.

Abstract
1. 서 론
2. 재료 및 방법
    2.1. 자료 수집 및 범위
    2.2. 시료 채취 및 검사법
    2.3. 통계 분석
3. 결과 및 고찰
    3.1. 수입 생강의 선충 검출 현황 및 유해성
    3.2. 검역 처분 및 관리 시사점
적 요
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Declaration of Competing Interest
사 사
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