Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Sapstain fungi that cause blue or black discolorations of sapwood in diverse trees are one of the important fungal groups in forest health as tree pathogens, and in forest products industry as wood-stainers (Seifert, 1993).Sapstain, caused by fungi, is the cosmetic damage of wood that reduces wood quality and the values of commercial wood products.In July 2006, bluish or brown colored signs of sapstain were found on cut sapwood of Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii) in Taean, Korea (Fig. 1A).The signs of sapstain were also found on cut sapwood of Japanese black pine infected with pinewood nematode in Jinju in June 2007.
Source: The Plant Pathology Journal
Institutions: Korea University, Dankook University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $850
Funder: Korea University
OpenAlex ID: W2073017692