Towards a colour assay of wood degradation

IRG/WP 2180

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A colour assay for the enzyme catalase is described. Since the activity of this enzyme has previously been shown to be correlated with degree of wood degradation as determined by other methods, this assay may provide a rapid quantitative indicator of superficial and internal wood decay.


Keywords: DECAY; ENZYME CATALASE; DICHLOROINDOPHENOL; COLOUR ASSAY; SODIUM AZIDE; OXYGEN ELECTRODE; CATALASE; DEGRADATION

Conference: 82-05-24/28 Çesme, Turkey


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