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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > microbiology > microorganisms > fungi > decay fungi > white-rot fungi
Research, Technology, Methods > organisms > microorganisms > fungi > decay fungi > white-rot fungi
Preferred Term:

white-rot fungi

Definition:
A group of decay fungi that are able to degrade cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin in wood. Compare with brown rot fungi.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
decay fungi
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • white rot fungi
  • white-rot fungus
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17320
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