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IMC7 Main Congress Theme I: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION Posters<br />

585 - Long term decomposition studies <strong>of</strong> wooden test<br />

blocks at Khao Yai National Park, Thailand<br />

S. Sivichai * , N. Boonyeun, N.L. Hywel-Jones & E.B.G.<br />

Jones<br />

BIOTEC-Mycology, National Center for Genetic<br />

Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and<br />

Technology Development Agency, 113 Pahonyothin Rd..<br />

Khlong 1, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani12120, Thailand.<br />

In a survey <strong>of</strong> wood decay, 4 woods (Dipterocarpus alatus,<br />

Xylia dolabriformis, Alstonia scholaris and Anisoptera<br />

oblonga) were immersed in two streams: Tad Tha Phu<br />

flows year-round; km29 is ephemeral. These were<br />

recovered each month over 1 year. 236 spp. <strong>of</strong> fungi were<br />

found. Importantly, after 1 year decomposition had barely<br />

begun. Using the same sites the work was extended to<br />

examine other woods and to allow for recovery <strong>of</strong> up to 10<br />

yr. Work after 1 yr allows direct comparison with the<br />

preliminary study. 5 spp. were used: Buchanania latifolia,<br />

Mangifera caloneura, Sindora siamensis, Stereospermum<br />

neuranthum and Tectona grandis. Buchanania and Tectona<br />

supported the highest diversity (20+ spp.) while Mangifera<br />

and Sindora had

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