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Wood Microbiology: Decay and Its Prevention

by Robert A. Zabel

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A technical reference on how wood decays and how it can be protected

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A technical reference on how wood decays and how it can be protected

Organized around the biological and material processes behind timber deterioration, this second edition connects fungi and bacteria with the conditions that support their growth, their metabolism, and wood chemistry. It also examines decay at several scales: wood anatomy, chemical change, and ultrastructural effects. Practical concerns are part of the scope, with coverage of recognizing decay and taking protective action, alongside issues involved in preservation and durability. With 576 pages, the book is structured as a substantial subject reference for understanding both the mechanisms of wood decay and approaches to its prevention.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Wood scientists and timber-durability professionals
  • Foresters and forest pathologists
  • Students in forestry, wood science, and wood technology

Themes

Wood decayFungi and bacteriaWood chemistryDecay detectionWood preservation

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Book overview

Wood Microbiology, Second Edition, presents the latest advances in wood decay and its prevention. Coverage includes classification of fungi and bacteria, factors affecting growth and survival, fungal metabolism, and wood chemistry. There are also chapters that focus on the anatomical aspects, chemical changes, and ultrastructural effects of wood decay. Additionally, this book discusses major issues associated with wood decay, detecting decay, and how to take protective action against it.

This is a one-stop reference resource for wood scientists, wood processing and preserving professionals, foresters and forest pathologists, as well as students of forestry, and wood science and technology courses. It is authored by two leading experts with over 80 years of experience working with timber durability.

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