Rhizoctonia oryzae-sativae. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Rhizoctonia oryzae-sativae. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: On Oryza sativa; has been found on O. cubensis, Juncellus serotinus and Zizania latifolia[Zizania aquatica]. DISEASE: Lesions with pale centres and distinct brown margins develop on sheaths. They are usually small (0.5-1 cm) but several may occur together. Attack on culms results in browning, lodging and death. Can also infect roots. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: China, Japan; Malaya, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam. TRANSMISSION: Soil-borne. Is capable of overwintering in soil as sclerotia or mycelium; also in stubble and other crop residues (11, 801).