Metla Project 3336

Identification and control of the risks caused by decay fungi

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Duration: 2002-2006   Keywords: Armillaria, Heterobasidion, biological control, control of decay, root and butt rot , stump treatment, wood-decay fungi
Research project group: Distinct projects 1 - Structure and function of forest ecosystems

Objectives

The aims of the project: 1) High-level basic research on wood-decay fungi, in international cooperation. 2) Research on current decay problems in Finland. 3) Transfer of expert knowledge and new research results to practical forestry. 4) Writing a book on root and butt rot for practical needs.

Project leader: Piri, Tuula
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Unit, PL 18, FI-01301 VANTAA, FINLAND
Phone: +358 29 532 2453
E-mail: tuula.piri@metla.fi

Other researchers: Grillo, Renata (2002,2004), Korhonen, Kari, VA (2002-06), Lipponen, Katriina, VA (2002-06), Pyörre, Emmi (2005-06)


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Updated 12.06.2012
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