Wood Mycology Laboratory

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The Wood Mycology Laboratory is a PC2 registered laboratory required to provide testing services for fungal durability of wood (either preservative treated or naturally durable timbers) using a range of testing methods including European, American and Australasian standards and protocols. Capabilities also include: isolation and identification (morphological and DNA) of wood inhabiting fungi; microscopic examination of timber for wood degradation; antimicrobial testing of materials including paper and plastics using recognised international standards.
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Infrastructure Name
Wood Mycology Laboratory
Public Summary
The Wood Mycology Laboratory is a PC2 registered laboratory required to provide testing services for fungal durability of wood (either preservative treated or naturally durable timbers) using a range of testing methods including European, American and Australasian standards and protocols. Capabilities also include: isolation and identification (morphological and DNA) of wood inhabiting fungi; microscopic examination of timber for wood degradation; antimicrobial testing of materials including paper and plastics using recognised international standards.
Standards
European, American, Chinese, Japanese and Australasian standards and protocols followed as directed by the client.
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
Accessible as a service.
ANZSRC Fields of Research Codes
50% Microbiology (3107)
50% Building (3302)