Biological Deterioration of Woods in Tropical Environments. Part 4. Long-Term Resistance to Terrestrial Fungi and Termites.

Abstract

The report describes the biodegradation of treated and untreated woods in the marine and terrestrial environments of the Panama Canal Zone. Presented are the final results of the terrestrial studies for exposure periods up to 13 years at three jungle exposure sites. One hundred fifteen natural woods and five wood preservatives are evaluated for resistance to subterranean termites and to above-ground and below-ground fungal decay. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 1973
Accession Number
AD0761993

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Southwell
  • John D. Bultman

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Anatomy
  • Biodegradation
  • Biological Sciences
  • Canals
  • Cells (Biology)
  • Environment
  • Eukaryotes
  • Fungi
  • Panama
  • Panama Canal
  • Preservatives
  • Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Forest Ecology
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.