Author/EditorRobert A. Zabel, Jeffrey J. Morrell, Seri Robinson.
Note (General)1. Introduction to wood microbiology 2. Wood deterioration agents 3. The characteristics and classification of fungi and bacteria 4. Factors affecting the growth and survival of fungi in wood (fungal ecology) 5. Fungal metabolism in relation to wood decay 6. The decay setting: some structural, chemical, and moisture features of wood in relation to decay development 7. General features, recognition, and anatomical aspects of wood decay 8. Chemical changes in wood caused by decay fungi 9. Ultrastructural features of wood decay 10. Changes in the strength and physical properties of wood caused by decay fungi 11. Colonization and microbial interactions in wood decay 12. Decays originating in the stems of living trees 13. Biodeterioration of stored wood and its control 14. Molds, stains, and discolorations 15. Decay problems associated with some major uses products 16. The detection of internal decay 17. Paint mildew and related degradative problems 18. Natural decay resistance (wood durability) 19. Chemical protection of wood (wood preservation) 20. Some trends in wood microbiology research and a new emphasis (biotechnology).
Standard No. (Other)International Article Number : 9780128194652