white rot
Wood-destroying fungal disease
White rot is a type of fungal decay that breaks down lignin in wood, leaving behind pale, spongy cellulose fibers.
The name describes the bleached appearance of affected timber.
White rot fungi are studied for their ability to decompose tough plant materials, with potential applications in biofuel production and environmental cleanup.
A different white rot affects onions and garlic, caused by a soil-borne fungus that destroys roots and bulbs.
Fungal filament network
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- wood decayDecomposition of timber
- polyporePore-bearing shelf fungus
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
enzymes · cellulose breakdown · peroxidase · soft texture · delignification
Wellness of woody plants
- heartwoodTree's central wood
- sapwoodTree's water-conducting layer
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
- standing timberTrees still rooted, marketable
silviculture · structural weakness · wound infection · forest management · arboriculture
Lumber with color removed
- fibrousMade of threads
- spongySoft and absorbent
- honeycomb patternRepeating six-sided tessellation
Organism breaking down corpses
- carbon cycleBiogeochemical element circulation process
- forest floorGround beneath trees
- detritusLoose waste from decay
- organic matterMaterial from living sources
soil fertility · ecosystem · woodland · biodegradation · dead wood · habitat creation · wildlife shelter · nurse log
mycelium
Fungal filament network
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- wood decayDecomposition of timber
- polyporePore-bearing shelf fungus
spores · enzymes · cellulose breakdown · peroxidase · soft texture · delignification
tree health
Wellness of woody plants
standing timber · silviculture · structural weakness · wound infection · forest management · arboriculture
bleached wood
Lumber with color removed
- fibrousMade of threads
- spongySoft and absorbent
- honeycomb patternRepeating six-sided tessellation
decomposer
Organism breaking down corpses
- carbon cycleBiogeochemical element circulation process
- forest floorGround beneath trees
- detritusLoose waste from decay
organic matter · soil fertility · ecosystem · woodland · biodegradation · dead wood · habitat creation · wildlife shelter · nurse log · forest ecosystem