In vitro decomposition of Sphagnum by some microfungi resembles white rot of wood

摘要: The abilities of some ascomycetes (Myxotrichaceae) from a Sphagnum bog in Alberta to degrade cellulose, phenolics, and tissue were compared with those two basidiomycetes. Most Myxotrichaceae degraded cellulose tannic acid, removed cell-wall components simultaneously tissues, whereas the basidiomycetes insoluble preferentially polyphenolic matrix cell walls. Mass losses varied up 50% for maximum 35% decomposition by was analogous white rot wood indicates that these fungi have potential cause significant mineralization carbon bogs.