Coniophore of the cellars

The Coniophore of the cellars ( Coniophora puteana ), also called coniophore embossed , is a Champignon lignivore Saprophyte and Ubiquiste responsible for the brown Pourriture.

Description

Contrary to the whining Mérule, the Mycélium is very only slightly developed. It is initially of white color, then becomes brown with brown dark with the age.

The Carpophore has a thin skin of yellow color brown, forming a crust, very fragile at the dry state. Zone of yellow growth of color blanchâtre with brown yellow.

Conditions of development: Temperature: from 5 to 35 °C, optimum from 22 to 26 °C.

Wood moisture: from 50 to 60%.

Destruction of wood: Destroyed cellulose especially.

Origin and causes

It appears as well in the cellars as in the upper floors (structural timber and grounds out of wooden) like in the new and old buildings. It can also attack the wood built with the free air, but one needs a constant humidification of wood.

Economic importance

It is, after the whining mérule, most important of the mushrooms lignivores in the buildings.

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