Research on Biodeterioration of Wood, 1987-1992. 1. Decay Mechanisms andBiocontrol

摘要

Growing concerns about the environment present an urgent need for new approachesto preserving wood. Some commonly used preservatives have been banned or restricted in several countries. The research paper first describes current knowledge about how white-and-brown rot fungi decay wood and then delineates research in to problem areas: (1) control of wood decay through targeting biosynthetic and degradative pathways, and (2) biological control (biocontrol) of wood decay through non-decay micro-organisms.