37777
Accession Number
2288
Title Of Article Chaper
Teardrops are the secret of dry rot's success
Title Of Journal Book
New scientist
Pages
32
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Explains reasons for dry rot--water produced at the tips of fungus threads allows secreted enzymes to break down cellulose.
Keywords
wood;fungus;biocide;humidity;alkali;acidity;temperature;wa ter;enzyme; plaster
pub_id
37777