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  • Ecology
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  • Wood Decomposition

Background:

  • Fungal communities in decaying wood are complex.
  • Species interactions influence spatial development and decay patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the spatial development of fungal communities in beech logs.
  • To relate this development to the ecological strategies and interactions of fungal species.

Main Methods:

  • Beech logs were exposed to air-borne and soil-borne inoculum.
  • Mature fungal communities with exclusive mycelia were analyzed.
  • Basidiospore suspensions of specific fungi were added to aerial cut surfaces.
  • Re-cutting of aerial surfaces was performed to observe effects.

Main Results:

  • A combative hierarchy was observed: ruderal/stress-tolerant species declined, air-borne fungi formed exclusive decay columns, and highly combative cord-formers ultimately dominated.
  • Inoculation with specific fungi inhibited air-borne decay columns, promoting basal colonization and persistence of non-combative species.
  • Re-cutting logs resulted in intermediate community development patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Fungal community development in wood follows a predictable succession based on competitive strategies.
  • Interactions between fungal species, particularly competition, are key drivers of wood decomposition dynamics.
  • Manipulation of inoculum can alter fungal community structure and wood decay processes.