A new sapwood rot on seedlings of Prunus persica, caused by Schizophyllum commune, was reported from Tieling City, Liaoning Province, Northeast China.The disease caused severe damage on 5 year-old seedlings of Prunus persica. The illustrated description of the pathogen was given. The infection route, damage and symptom of the disease were supplied. Schizophyllum commune infected other seedlings in the same area.
