Abstract
Dry rot of timber, caused by the fungus Serpula lacrymans, is a serious problem not only in domestic and commercial buildings worldwide, but also in important historic edifices. John Palfreyman and Nia White describe the dry-rot fungus and the conditions necessary for its growth, how it causes timber to decay and what can be done to prevent and control its effects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 107-109 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Microbiology Today |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2003 |
Keywords
- Serpula lacrymans
- Timber
- Dry rot
- Dry rot causes
- Dry rot prevention