Fungal colonisation on wood surfaces weathered at diverse climatic conditions

Natural weathering test at two different European climatic zones were conducted to investigate simultaneously both, the fungal colonisation and weathering process of Scots pine wood (Pinus sylvestris L.). The hypothesis was that the wood performing differently in various climate conditions might aff...

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Published inHeliyon Vol. 9; no. 6; p. e17355
Main Authors Poohphajai, Faksawat, Myronycheva, Olena, Karlsson, Olov, Belt, Tiina, Rautkari, Lauri, Sandak, Jakub, Gubenšek, Ana, Zalar, Polona, Gunde-Cimerman, Nina, Sandak, Anna
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2023
Elsevier
Subjects
Ascomycetes fungi
Biofilm formation
Colonisation rate
Fungal infestation
Mould
Natural weathering
Träteknik
Wood Science and Engineering
Fungal infestation
Ascomycetes fungi
Mould
Natural weathering
Colonisation rate
Biofilm formation
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Summary:Natural weathering test at two different European climatic zones were conducted to investigate simultaneously both, the fungal colonisation and weathering process of Scots pine wood (Pinus sylvestris L.). The hypothesis was that the wood performing differently in various climate conditions might affect fungal infestation. The colour changes, wettability, and glossiness were measured as indicators of weathering progress of wood together with an assessment of fungal diversity. Different intensities in weathering, occupancy, and colonisation of fungi on wooden surface were detected. A higher number of fungal species was found on wood exposed to the warm temperate climates compared to subarctic or boreal climates. The dominant fungal species in both locations were from the genera Cladosporium and Aureobasidium.
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ISSN:2405-8440
2405-8440
DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17355