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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. microbiology
  3. microorganisms
  4. fungi
  5. decay fungi
  6. soft-rot fungi
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. organisms
  3. microorganisms
  4. fungi
  5. decay fungi
  6. soft-rot fungi

Preferred term

soft-rot fungi

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Soft-rot fungi are decay fungi that primarily affect the outer surface of wood, can degrade cellulose in the secondary cells walls, and typically develop in wet conditions.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • soft rot fungi
  • soft-rot fungus

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31897

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