Wet rot
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Wet rot is a generic term used to define a variety of fungal species, such as (otherwise known as ) and Choanephora cucurbitarum. Some species obtain their food by breaking down the cell walls of wood, resulting in a loss of its strength. This can cause problems in the structural integrity of structures. The species C. cucurbitarum affects the flowers and fruit of crops, such as amaranthus and okra.[1]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that “In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.”[2]
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References[]
- ^ Awurum, A. N.; Ogbonna, M. J. (2013). "FIELD TRIAL ON THE EFFICACY OF SOME PLANT EXTRACTS ON THE CONTROL OF WET ROT OF Amaranthus cruentus L. INDUCED BY Choanephora cucurbitarium". Continental Journal of Agronomy. 7 (1). doi:10.5707/cja.2013.6.1.10.17.
- ^ "What You Need To Know About Mold". 2019-07-02. Retrieved 2019-07-07.
External links[]
- www
.blackmould .me .uk /Coniophora%20puteana .html - www
.petercox .com /homeowners /dry-rot-control /what-is-wet-rot /
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