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Wood Decay in Living and Dead Trees

Reference Type
General Technical Report (USDA FS)

A visual summary of the varied patterns of wood discoloration and decay. A continuation of Shigo's pioneering work in the 60's.

"Pioneering research by Alex L. Shigo and his associates has produced a series of pictorial guidelines to provide a better understanding of how trees respond to wounding and subsequent microbial infections that lead to wood decay. The purpose of this paper is to visually summarize through the use of 96 color photographs and illustrations, the varied patterns of wood discoloration and decay observed in the dissection of thousands of trees. This information has served as a conceptual framework for understanding the biochemical processes that limit the spread of wood-destroying infections initiated by wounding during the maturation of all trees. This understanding has helped those who work with forests, trees, and wood to resolve practical problems and improve the health and productivity of trees and forests." [TreeSearch]

Authors
W.C. Shortle, K.R. Dudzik
Date Published
June 2012
Publisher
USDA Forest Service,
Publisher Location
Newtown Square, PA (US)
USDA FS
Northern Research Station
Pages
26
Publication Number
GTR NRS-97
Sub-Topics
Compartmentalization (CODIT), Biology (tree), Disease
State(s)/Region(s)
National
Keywords
Wounding, Decay
Indexed By
UFS-drh
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