Wood Mycology Culture Collection

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A nationally significant fungal collection (mould and decay fungi) isolated from the leaky building syndrome and from other buildings and wood products across New Zealand. The collection of about 300 fungi support evaluation of wood products to be used in New Zealand buildings.
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Infrastructure Name
Wood Mycology Culture Collection
Public Summary
A nationally significant fungal collection (mould and decay fungi) isolated from the leaky building syndrome and from other buildings and wood products across New Zealand. The collection of about 300 fungi support evaluation of wood products to be used in New Zealand buildings.
Standards
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Location / Region
Bay of Plenty
Location Type
Land based
Operation Type
Fixed location
Access Requirements
Commercial Access: This item is accessible as a service
Access Description
Majority of the collection is accessible as a service, however we do hold imported organisms that cannot be released.
ANZSRC Fields of Research Codes
50% Microbiology (3107)
50% Building (3302)