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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:01Introduction
- 01:49Microcosm Preparation
- 04:16Preparation of ‘Block’ Substrates
- 05:49Inoculating and Labeling
- 08:02Incubating and Harvesting
- 09:33Representative Results for Controlled Plant Tissue Decomposition by Aerobic Fungi using Agar-block Microcosms
- 11:47Conclusion
This video demonstrates a controlled environment approach to study degradation of lignocellulosic plant tissues by aerobic fungi. The ability to control nutrient sources and moisture is a key advantage of agar-block microcosms, but the approach often yields mixed success. We address critical pitfalls to yield reproducible, low-variability results.
Tags
Agar-blockAerobic FungiFungal BiodegradationWood Preservative TestingSoil-block MicrocosmsDecay RatesPreservative ToxicityAmerican Society For Testing And Materials (ASTM)Soil SourcesNutrients External (exogenous)Modern Research AimsBioenergy ResearchBioremediationOxidative MechanismsTranslocated ElementsRefined Agar-block ApproachBrown Rot Wood-degrading Fungus Serpula LacrymansDeep Petri DishesLow-calcium AgarExogenous Gypsum
