Cunninghamella elegans causing cassava root rot in Vietnam

Root rot is an important disease of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in Vietnam, little known about the pathogenic fungi associated with these diseases. In May 2019, were isolated from roots plants showing typical root collected Tay Ninh province, a major cultivating region Vietnam. Several identified as Cunninghamella elegans (VTCC 930,028) causing based on morphological characteristics. The identification one fungus was confirmed by analysis internal transcribed spacer (ITS). Pathogenicity tests conducted to satisfied Koch's postulates. This first report caused These results will improve our knowledge pathogens involved and help design strategies manage this crop.