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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.
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Entry Terms:
  • white rot fungi
  • white-rot fungus
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17320
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