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The fungicidal activity of analogues of beta-thujaplicin, a natural product responsible for the durability of heartwood of several cupressaceous trees, was investigated in vitro on the growth of different white and brown rot fungi involved in wood biodegradation, Coriolus versicolor, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Poria placenta and Gloephyllum trabeum. The study shows that 2-hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trienone (tropolone), easily prepared according to a literature procedure, possesses interesting fungicidal activity when compared to beta-thujaplicin, azaconazole, tebuconazole and copper oxine, which suggests this compound should be examined further as a potential biocide for wood preservation.

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Anti-Swelling-Efficiency (ASE) was determined by measuring the increase in volume of treated and untreated pine blocks. Blocks were placed in a climatic chamber WTB BINDER typ KBF 115 at a temperature of 25°C and an humidity of 95 % R.H. for approxiHolzforschung / Vol. 54 / 2000 / No. 2

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