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Wood microbiology : decay and its prevention /

Wood Microbiology, Second Edition, presents the latest advances in wood decay and its prevention. Coverage includes classification of fungi and bacteria, factors affecting growth and survival, fungal metabolism, and wood chemistry. There are also chapters that focus on the anatomical aspects, chemic...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Zabel, R. A. (Robert A.)
Otros Autores: Morrell, Jeffrey J., 1955-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Academic Press, [2020]
Edición:2nd ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction to wood microbiology
  • Wood deterioration agents
  • The characteristics and classification of fungi and bacteria
  • Factors affecting the growth and survival of fungi in wood (fungal ecology)
  • Fungal metabolism in relation to wood decay
  • The decay setting : some structural, chemical, and moisture features of wood features of wood in relation to decay development
  • General features, recognition, and anatomical aspects of wood decay
  • Chemical changes in wood caused by decay fungi
  • Ultrastructural features of wood decay
  • Changes in the strength and physical properties of wood caused by decay fungi
  • Colonization and microbial interactions in wood decay
  • Decays originating in the stems of living trees
  • Biodeterioration of stored wood and its control
  • Wood molds, stains and discolorations
  • Decay problems associated with some major uses of wood products
  • The detection of decay
  • Paint mildew and related degradative problems
  • Natural decay resistance (wood durability)
  • Chemical protection of wood (wood preservation)
  • Some trends in wood microbiology research and a new emphasis (biotechnology).