Use of gamma radiation to eliminate fungi from wood

C M Freitag; Jeffrey J Morrell

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Use of gamma radiation to eliminate fungi from wood

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Use of gamma radiation to eliminate fungi from wood

C M Freitag and Jeffrey J Morrell

Forest Products Journal, Vol.48(3), pp.76-78

1998

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Abstract

aspergillus niger

fungi

ophiostoma piceae

penicillium

phlebia subserialis

postia placenta

The use of gamma irradiation for eliminating pests from imported wood products was investigated, using ponderosa pine blocks colonized by Aspergillus niger, Ophiostoma piceae, O. perfectum, Penicillium spp., Phlebia subserialis, or Postia placenta. While previous studies suggest that a dosage of 2.5 Mrads is required to eliminate fungi from wood, only one isolation was made from wafers exposed to 1.5 Mrad. This suggests that lower dosages may be adequate for mitigating pests in wood, although further studies using other fungi are recommended.

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Title: Use of gamma radiation to eliminate fungi from wood
Authors: C M Freitag (Author)
Jeffrey J Morrell (Author)
Publication details: Forest Products Journal, Vol.48(3), pp.76-78
Publisher: Forest Products Society
Date published: 1998
ISSN: 0015-7473
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451347102621
Output Type: Journal article

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