Selected Currently Used Chemical Preparations Acting Against Wood-Destroying Fungi and the Mechanism of Their Action

Authors

  • F. Zaleš Institute of Microbiology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague
  • J. Gabriel Institute of Microbiology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9341-3434

Keywords:

fungicides, wood-rotting fungi, wood protection, nanoparticles, creosote, triazoles, copper, boron

Abstract

This review summarizes essential information about fungicides currently used in the protection of wooden structures. It describes the basic mechanisms of wood decomposition by wood-destroying fungi and, for selected fungicides, their properties and mechanism of action, if known. The article is intended for all those interested in the field of chemistry and microbiology.

Published

2021-02-15

How to Cite

Zaleš, F., & Gabriel, J. (2021). Selected Currently Used Chemical Preparations Acting Against Wood-Destroying Fungi and the Mechanism of Their Action. Chemické Listy, 115(2), 91–98. Retrieved from http://www.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/3791

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