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Gravimetric screening method for fungal decay of paper: inoculation with Trametes versicolor.

Authors :
Råberg, Ulrika
Hafrén, Jonas
Source :
Biotechnology Letters; Oct2009, Vol. 31 Issue 10, p1519-1524, 6p, 2 Color Photographs, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The European standard test EN 113 for fungal degradation of solid wood has been adapted for degradation of paper by white rot fungus ( Trametes versicolor). Fungal degradation of paper sheets may potentially be used for screening different wood preservatives on paper instead of solid wood. The paper samples showed higher relative mass losses compared to wood, and samples pretreated with boric acid, copper sulfate and polymerized linseed oil were successfully tested for biodegradation using the paper sheet method. The results on paper degradation were compared with wood, both as wood blocks (according to standard test) and wood cut in sections forming layered structures mimicking paper layers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01415492
Volume :
31
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Biotechnology Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
44206770
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-009-0038-x