The inhibition of lanthanum (La) to mycelial growth and three disease-related enzymes of Rhizoctonia solani were studied. The results showed that lanthanum inhibits the growth of Rhizoctonia solani strongly. EC50 and EC95 of La were 171.9 and 667.7 mg · L-1 measured in solid culture media respectively, while 111.4 and 500.7 mg · L-1 measured in liquid culture media respectively. Lanthanum also has activating effects on disease-related enzymes of the fungus such as pectinase, protease and cellulase. However, the quantity or the activity of the total enzymes decreases significantly because of the strong blockage of mycelial growth when the La2O3 concentration is over 50 mg · L-1, and the virulence of pathogen decreases as well.