Biology -- Physiology -- Wood cell wall degradation -- Damages by viruses and bacteria -- Wood discoloration -- Wood rot -- Habitat of wood fungi -- Positive effects of wood-inhabiting microorganisms -- Appendix 1. Identification key for strand-forming house-rot fungi -- Appendix 2. Fungi mentioned in this book
Summary
Providing an overview of the various wood and tree fungi that damage trees, lumber, and timber, this book focuses on the identification, prevention, and remediation techniques. It addresses the fundamentals of cytology and morphology, growth and reproduction, formal genetics, and enzymatic wood decay. It also describes the habitats of wood fungi
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-327) and index
