Research Keyword: wood decay

Microbial decay of wooden structures: actors, activities and means of protection

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Wood is an increasingly popular sustainable building material, but fungi and bacteria can cause significant damage to wooden structures. This review explains how different types of fungi and bacteria decay wood through various mechanisms, describes advanced DNA methods to identify these microorganisms, and outlines practical strategies to protect wood. By combining proper design, chemical treatments, and wood modification techniques, builders can extend the lifespan of wooden structures while maintaining environmental sustainability.

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Controlled inoculation provides insight into western redcedar resistance to multiple root- and butt-rot pathogens

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Western redcedar is an economically important tree species suffering from fungal diseases that cause wood decay and significant financial losses. Researchers developed controlled methods to test how resistant young redcedar trees are to eight different decay fungi, finding that some fungi are much more damaging than others. Importantly, they discovered that some infections remain hidden without visible symptoms but still harm tree growth, and these hidden infections can be detected using advanced DNA-based methods. This research will help forest managers and breeders develop redcedar varieties with better disease resistance.

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Pomegranate Woody Mycobiota Associated with Wood Decay

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Pomegranate growers in Italy are facing a serious disease called wood decay syndrome that kills young trees. Researchers found that multiple fungi, especially Neofusicoccum parvum and several Diaporthe species, working together cause this disease. Cold winter temperatures appear to weaken the trees, making them vulnerable to these fungal infections. Using both traditional lab methods and modern DNA analysis, scientists identified the fungi and confirmed which ones are most dangerous.

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First Report of Trametes hirsuta, Causal Agent White Rot in Avocado Trees Grown in the State of Michoacán, México

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Scientists in Mexico discovered a wood-rotting fungus called Trametes hirsuta infecting avocado trees for the first time. The fungus causes white rot disease that damages tree wood and can kill trees within 3-5 years. Researchers found the fungus on 60% of avocado trees in Michoacán orchards and confirmed its destructive effects through laboratory tests. Treatment options include pruning infected areas and applying antifungal chemicals or biological control agents.

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