Rhizoctonia solani is a widespread plant pathogenic fungus featuring a broad host range including several
economically important crops. Accordingly, genome analyses of R. solani isolates are important to uncover
their pathogenic potential. Draft genome sequences for four R. solani isolates representing three of the
14 R. solani anastomosis groups (AGs) are available. Here, we present the first draft genome sequence for
an R. solani AG2-2IIIB isolate that is pathogenic on sugar beet. The fungal genome was assembled in 2065
scaffolds consisting of 5826 contigs amounting to a size of about 52 Mb which is larger than any other R.
solani isolate known today. Genes potentially encoding cellulolytic, lignolytic and pectinolytic enzymes
were identified.