wood rot

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types of plant rot

  • Shelf fungus (Polyporus betulinus), which causes decay of birch trees
    In rot: Types of rot

    Wood rot destroys economically significant amounts of timber each year. It is caused by hundreds of fungi, including species of Daedalea, Fomes, Lenzites, Polyporus, Poria, and Stereum. Affected wood is often discoloured or stained, lightweight, soft, crumbly, or powdery. Damage usually occurs slowly, often over…

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