Scanning Electron Microscopy examination of the surface of softwood attacked by fungus

The morphological structure of the surface four Cedrus atlantica softwood samples was monitored by scanning electron microscope. obtained results have shown formation cracks on with deterioration majority cellulosic fibers. alteration wood and decomposition carbohydrates exploited microscopy images could act as a confidential sign an advanced stage decay biological attacks, leading upon time to extinction this natural wealth. It appeared that studied were attacked brown-rot fungus selectively decaying cell wall materials. microscope observation revealed microfibril distribution heterogeneous dynamic contact angles increase significantly during exposure non-controlled environmental conditions.