Significance and Use
This method is useful as a screening procedure for selecting fungicides or formulations for more rigorous field evaluation.
Scope
1.1 This (laboratory) method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions.
Note 1—From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests.
1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order:
| Section | |
| Summary of Method | 3 |
| Apparatus | 5 |
| Reagents | 6 |
| Wood | 7 |
| Test Fungi | 8 |
| Culture Media | 9 |
| Preparation of Inoculum | 10 |
| Preparation of Test Chambers | 11 |
| Treatment of Samples | 12 |
| Inoculation and Incubation | 13 |
| Evaluation of the Test | 14 |
| Report | 15 |
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
