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How is fungi harmful to paper?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Biodeterioration of paper materials is commonly caused by fungi, humid conditions favor the growth of fungi. Fungi play a role in destroying and degrading carbon and residue of nitrogen such as wood and paper. Fungi can produce hydrolytic enzymes such as cellulase, xylanase, pectinase.... Since the paper is made of cellulose and other materials, it can be destroyed and deteriorated by fungi.

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