[Objective] The aim of the study was to provide the basis for researching the pathogenicity mechanism of Rhizoctonia solani.[Method] The extracellular protease was purified after ammonium sulfate precipitation through DEAE-Sephrase Fast Flow,Phenyl-Sepharose Fast Flow and Sephadex G-75 ch rom atography. [Result] The extracellular protease with molecular weight of 49.5 ku was obtained from fermentation liquid of R. solani. The optimal temperature and pH value for its activity were 6.4 and 30 ℃ respectively. Zn^2＋,Fe^3＋,Cu^2＋had inhibition on enzyme activity,while Mg^2＋,Mn^2＋had no effect on enzyme activity,and Ca^2＋ could activate enzymatic activity in low concentration.[Conclusion] R. solani could secrete extracellular protease,but the relationship between the extracellular protease and the pathogenicity of R. solani required further study.
