Overview

This book provides an up-to-date overview of the various wood and tree fungi that damage trees, lumber, and timber. Special focus is given to identification, prevention, and remediation techniques, and the book bridges the gap between research and application. It covers the fundamentals of cytology and morphology. There is a more practical section describing damage by viruses and bacteria on trees. The habitats of wood fungi are described as well as tree care. Important tree pathogens and wood decay fungi are characterized for prevention and identification. The final section focuses on the positive effects of wood-inhabiting microorganisms.

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Author:   Olaf Schmidt
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2006 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.688kg
ISBN:  

9783540321385

ISBN 10:   3540321381
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   08 May 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Biology. Cytology and Morphology. Growth and Spreading. Sexuality Identification. Classification.- Physiology. Nutrients. Air. Wood Moisture. Temperature. pH Value and Acid Production. Light and Force of Gravity. Restrictions of Physiological Data. Competition and Interactions Between Organisms.- Wood Degradation. Enzymes and Low Molecular Agents. Pectin Degradation. Degradation of Hemicelluloses. Cellulose Degradation. Lignin Degradation.- Damage by Viruses and Bacteria. Viruses. Bacteria.- Wood Discoloration. Molding. Blue Stain. Red Streaking. Protection.- Wood Rot. Brown Rot. White Rot. Soft Rot. Protection.- Habitat of Wood Fungi. Fungal Damage to Living Trees. Tree Wounds and Tree Care. Tree Rots by Macrofungi. Damage to Stored Wood and Structural Timber Outdoors. Damage to Structural Timber Indoors.- Positive Effects of Wood-inhabiting Microorganisms. 'Myco-Wood'. Cultivation of Edible Mushrooms. Biological Pulping. 'Palo Podrido' and 'Myco-Fodder'. Wood Saccharification and Sulphite Pulping. Grinding and Steam Explosion. Recent Biotechnological Processes with Lignocelluloses and Outlook.- Appendix. Key for Strand-Forming House-Rot Fungi. Fungi Mentioned in this Book.

Reviews

From the reviews: <p> The book (334 pages) is an updated revision of the German edition a ~Holdz-und Baumpilzea (TM) from 1994. a ] The book is illustrated with 74 figures (12 coloured pictures) and 49 tables. a ] The book is of great interest to scientists, students, professionals working in wood protection, as well as foresters. (Benoit MarAais, Annals of Forest, Vol. 63 (2), 2007)

From the reviews: The book (334 pages) is an updated revision of the German edition `Holdz-und Baumpilze' from 1994. ... The book is illustrated with 74 figures (12 coloured pictures) and 49 tables. ... The book is of great interest to scientists, students, professionals working in wood protection, as well as foresters. (Benoit Marcais, Annals of Forest, Vol. 63 (2), 2007)

From the reviews: The book (334 pages) is an updated revision of the German edition 'Holdz-und Baumpilze' from 1994. ... The book is illustrated with 74 figures (12 coloured pictures) and 49 tables. ... The book is of great interest to scientists, students, professionals working in wood protection, as well as foresters. (Benoit Marcais, Annals of Forest, Vol. 63 (2), 2007)

Aus den Rezensionen: ! eine aktualisierte, signifikant erweiterte und ins Englische ubersetzte Neuauflage des bewahrten Lehrbuches 'Holz und Baumpilze' ! Das Buch gibt anhand von gut gewahlten Beispielen einen aktuellen und umfassenden Uberblick uber das Fachgebiet Holzmikrobiologie und es erschliesst eine Fulle von - auch deutschsprachiger - Originalliteratur. Es zeichnet sich durch hohe Detailgenauigkeit aus: Jede Aussage wird exakt belegt ! was den Wert dieses Buches als Nachschlagewerk begrundet ! Das Buch ist sehr sorgfaltig gemacht ! Das sehr informative und doch kompakte Buch kann allen empfohlen werden ! (OTTMAR HOLDENRIEDER, in: Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur Forstwesen, 2007, Vol. 158, Issue 3-4, S. 80 f.) Das Buch gibt einen aktuellen Gesamtuberblick uber holzverfarbende und holzzerstorende Pilze sowie Viren und Bakterien in Baumen und Holz, die sowohl fur den Mykologen interessant als auch fur den Praktiker von Bedeutung sind. ! Im praktischen Teil befasst sich das Buch mit den spezifischen Holzschaden durch die verschiedenen Organismen sowie Moglichkeiten der Schadensvorbeugung, -erkennung und -bekampfung und dem Holzschutz. Positive Auswirkungen der Holzpilze werden genannt. Der Anhang enthalt einen Bestimmungsschlussel. (in: holztechnologie, 2008, Vol. 49, Issue 1, S. 52)

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