Abstract

This chapter outlines the main morphological changes produced in wood cell walls following colonization and decay by white-, brown-, and soft rot fungi capable of the biomineralization of wood’s main structural components, namely, the cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose. Lesser information is given on mold and blue-stain fungi. The main modes of attack by fungi from the different decay groups are described with examples from light and electron microscopy given. The main types of enzymatic and nonenzymatic systems used by fungi from the different groups are also briefly reviewed with correlation made with the types of decay produced in wood cell walls.

Keywords

wood structure/ultrastructure, white rot, brown rot, soft rot, blue stain, decay morphology, fungal enzymes

Published in

Title: Secondary Xylem Biology; Origin, Functions, and Applications
ISBN: 978-0-12-802185-9
Publisher: Elsevier, Academic Press

SLU Authors

• Daniel, Geoffrey

  • Department of Forest Products, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Wood Science
Other Biological Topics
Forest Science


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-802185-9.00008-5

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/72723