Waitea circinata var. zeae: Causing root rot of cabbage and oilseed rape

Waitea circinata var. zeae (anamorf Rhizoctonia zeae) is an important pathogen of mainly monocotyledonous plants characterized by its soil-borne nature and capability for the long-term preservation. The host range W. recently expanded to several dicotyledonous crops. latest research conducted in Serbia revealed this as causal agent root neck rot, well plant decay cabbage oilseed at localities Futog Rimski Šančevi. In paper available data on distribution, preservation, dissemination pattern control zeae, are discussed.