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 |