Wood and Tree Fungi Biology, Damage, Protection, and Use [Hardcover]

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.

A book providing an 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.

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 Mar?ais, Annals of Forest, Vol. 63 (2), 2007)

Wood and Tree Fungi provides an up-to-date overview of the various wood and tree fungi that damage trees, lumber, and timber, with special focus given to identification, prevention, and remediation techniques.

First, the fundamentals of cytology and morphology, growth and reproduction, formal genetics, and enzymatic wood decay are addressed. Causative factors are then analyzedlƒ5