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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > microbiology > microorganisms > fungi > stain fungi > sapstain fungi
Research, Technology, Methods > organisms > microorganisms > fungi > stain fungi > sapstain fungi
Preferred Term:

sapstain fungi

Definition:
Sap stain fungi infect the sapwood of trees and cause a discoloration of the lumber products, but do not cause wood decay or reduce the strength of the wood. The color of the stain depends on the infecting organism, the moisture content and species of the wood.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
stain fungi
Entry Terms:
  • sap stain fungi
  • sap-staining fungi
  • sap-stain fungi
  • sapstain fungus
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/41837
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