First report of Rhizoctonia solani anastomosis group AG-4 HG-I in the Lao PDR

Rhizoctonia solani anastomosis group AG-4 HG-I is reported for the first time from the Lao PDR. It was isolated from gai lan (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra )a ffected by collar rot, seedling death, root rot and stunting of older plants from the Paksong area of Champasak province. The anasto- mosis group was confirmed by sequencing and Koch' sp ostu- lates were fulfilled.