Mechanism of Brown-Rot decay : Paradigm or paradox

摘要: Interest in understanding how brown-rot fungi degrade wood has received increasing attention recent years because of a need to identify novel targets that can be inhibited for the next generation antifungal preservatives. Brown-rot are unique they holocellulose (cellulose and hemicellulose) without first removing lignin. Furthermore, an unusual manner, causing rapid decrease degree polymerization at low weight loss. Despite increased research effort, mechanism decay remains unclear. this not pointed biochemical inhibition development new In reviewing literature, it became apparent many beliefs about decomposition based more on tradition or conjecture than facts. some cases, these misconceptions have become near dogma. They cloud our as result may contribute misdirection efforts. The purpose paper is attempt clarify misconceptions.