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Ganoderma boninense poses a significant existential threat to the sustainability of Indonesia's oil palm industry, with projected infection rates reaching 100% by 2100 under climate change scenarios and annual economic losses estimated at USD 500 million. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This review aims to synthesize knowledge on Ganoderma boninense, focusing on its pathogenicity, economic impact, and management strategies in Indonesia.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Ganoderma Boninense: An Existential Threat to Indonesian Oil Palm Sustainability - A Review of Pathogenicity, Economic Impact, and Integrated Management Strategies

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LJLoso JudijantoPalm Research Center

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Literature review highlights Ganoderma boninense impact on oil palm and suggests management strategies, indicating urgent need for action.

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This review aims to synthesize knowledge on Ganoderma boninense, focusing on its pathogenicity, economic impact, and management strategies in Indonesia.
Conducted qualitative literature review of over 60 peer-reviewed publications from 2010 to 2026
Performed thematic analysis on studies related to Ganoderma disease and its impact
Evaluated current management approaches and their effectiveness
Incidence of basal stem rot is increasing across all plantation ages and soil types
Projected infection rates could reach 100% in Sumatra under climate change by 2100
Economic losses from the disease estimated at USD 500 million annually
Infected palms experience a yield reduction of up to 43% within six months
Integrated disease management approaches show the most promise for controlling the disease

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Loso Judijanto (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe37b95ddcd3a253e7535 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18756385

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Literature review highlights Ganoderma boninense impact on oil palm and suggests management strategies, indicating urgent need for action.

Ganoderma Boninense: An Existential Threat to Indonesian Oil Palm Sustainability - A Review of Pathogenicity, Economic Impact, and Integrated Management Strategies

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