【GIR Open Seminar】Dr. Peter Kitin

Date	2019.7.26 (16：30 - 18：00)
Venue	Room 11, Building 1, Fuchu Campus TUAT
Title	Dr. Peter Kitin (University of Wisconsin, U.S.A.) "Microscopy of wood decay" 〈Abstract〉 Decay of wood is a natural process that occurs in trees or wood materials in aerobic and humid environments. Wood decay causes enormous economic or cultural losses as well as hazards to people when it affects street trees and wood structures. On the other hand, in natural ecosystems wood decay facilitates the recycling of microelements, bioenergy, and CO2. By understanding the causes and patterns of wood decay, and the biology of tree defense against it, we will be able to efficiently control this process. Revealing the mechanisms of wood decay may also help in the further development of efficient technologies for biomass conversion. This talk will highlight recent advances in the microscopic characterization of various patterns of wood decay.
Language	English
Intended for	Everyone is welcome to attend.
Co-Organized by	Institute of Global Innovation Research “Food Group” Excellent Leader Development for Super Smart Society by New Industry Creation and Diversity
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Contact	Institute of Global Innovation Research, Institute of Agriculture Prof. Ryo Funada 　Email: funada(at)cc.tuat.ac.jp Prof. Kan Sato 　Email: satokan(at)cc.tuat.ac.jp Associate professor Satoshi Nakaba 　Email: nakaba(at)cc.tuat.ac.jp

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