HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF SELECTED FUNGI

Abstract

This research was conducted to investigated the viability of spores of selected fungi at various combinations of relative humidity between 60 and 95% and temperatures between 50 and 100 F. The microorganisms were selected because they were known to be a cause of, or associated with, fungal deterioration of Air Force materiel. Spore germination was usually prevented when the relative humidity was below 70% regardless of temperature. Reducing the temperature at R.H. values below 85% may retard spore germination and growth slightly. Above 90% R.H., any reduction in temperature has very little effect on spore germination.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268093

Entities

People

  • Margaret D. Cole
  • Ralph Rodriguez-torrent
  • Seymour S. Block

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cells
  • Fungi
  • Government Procurement
  • High Humidity
  • Materials
  • Medical Laboratories
  • Refractive Index
  • Specifications
  • Spores
  • United States

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology