Economic and ecological importance of termites: A global review

S Govorushko - Entomological Science, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
In this review article, the positive and negative impacts of termites on ecosystems and
human activities are examined. Various ecosystem services provided by termites–their …

[PDF][PDF] Natural Bio-Based Products for Wood Coating and Protection against Degradation: A Review.

CA Teacă, D Roşu, F Mustaţă, T Rusu, L Roşu… - …, 2019 - researchgate.net
Preservation of wood structures against degradation represents an old, and however, a new
challenge. Wood, as a natural hybrid composite material, represents a versatile and widely …

Wood preservation using natural products

RF González-Laredo, M Rosales-Castro… - Madera y …, 2015 - scielo.org.mx
It is a current concern in the wood preservation field to avoid the use of toxic chemicals and
develop new technologies based on low environmental impact agents and sustainable …

Indian rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia Roxb.): biology, utilisation, and conservation practices

AN Arunkumar, RR Warrier, MM Kher… - Trees, 2022 - Springer
Key message Fortified forest management strategies, coupled with in situ and ex situ
conservation strategies, are needed for long-term conservation of rare, valuably important …

Detection and monitoring techniques of termites in buildings: A review

B Hassan, MA Nanda - International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2024 - Elsevier
Termites are significant pests in many regions of the world, where they attack cellulose-
based material in buildings, trees, and crops. The most significant economic losses occur to …

Chemical characteristics of the sesquiterpenes and diterpenes from Lauraceae family and their multifaceted health benefits: A review

H Feng, Y Jiang, H Cao, Y Shu, X Yang, D Zhu, M Shao - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Lauraceae is a large family with significant economic and medicinal value. Bioactive
ingredients from Lauraceae plants have contributed greatly to medicines, food nutrients and …

Wood degradation by termites: Ecology, economics and protection

CM Kalleshwaraswamy, RR Shanbhag… - Science of Wood …, 2022 - Springer
The significance of termites in the biodegradation of wood which is rich in lignocellulose is
discussed. Members of Macrotermitinae (Termitidae), Rhinotermitidae and Kalotermitidae …

Evaluation of the antioxidant activities of different bio-oils and their phenolic distilled fractions for wood preservation

EM El-Giar, P Steele - International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2016 - Elsevier
This research investigated the antioxidant activities of raw bio-oils produced from pine and
oak wood species. The study also included the effect of the pyrolysis parameters on the …

Biodeterioration and biodegradation of wooden heritage: role of fungal succession

PV Alfieri, RA García, VG Rosato, MV Correa - 2016 - 170.210.71.39
Wood from heritage is usually attacked by wood-decay fungi generating mainly loss of
dimensional and structural stability. The study of wood biodegradation process and its …

Unravelling the multifarious role of wood vinegar made from waste biomass in plant growth promotion, biotic stress tolerance, and sustainable agriculture

S Kumar, M Rahman, AC Bouket, R Ahadi… - Journal of Analytical and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The population of the world has increased intensively, and sustainable agriculture practices
are important in achieving the zero-hunger goal. The agriculture sector is constantly facing …