Journal article
Migration of methylene bis thiocyanate in wood and its effect on a wood degrading fungus
European Journal of Forest Research, Vol.127(3), pp.195-202
2008
Abstract
The mobility and concentrations of methylene bis thiocyanate (MBT) at different depths of wood billets (200 mm long, 40 mm in diameter) of Pinus radiata were determined using NMR spectroscopy and ICP-ASE. Results were then correlated with the effect of wood MBT concentrations on growth of O. floccosum in a bioassay using stereomicroscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). The 13C NMR spectra showed the presence or the absence of MBT in wood but it was unable to detect small concentrations. ICP-ASE, however produced quantitative data across the depth (40 mm) of the wood billets tested. Within 7 days of storage, MBT penetrated from surface to pith but showed significantly higher concentrations of MBT in surface wood compared to pith wood. Present study highlighted the benefit of using CLSM for fungal detection in wood. The information obtained from ICP-ASE and CLSM analysis suggested to inhibit growth of O. floccosum, the MBT concentration needs to be >55 μg/g of dry wood. Due to its high detection capacity, ICP-ASE is identified as an excellent tool for MBT detection and quantification in wood.
Details
- Title
- Migration of methylene bis thiocyanate in wood and its effect on a wood degrading fungus
- Authors
- Tripti Singh (Corresponding Author) - Ensis Wood Processing
- Publication details
- European Journal of Forest Research, Vol.127(3), pp.195-202
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date published
- 2008
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10342-007-0194-2
- ISSN
- 1612-4677
- Organisation Unit
- National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99979640502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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