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December 1986 Volume 22 No.4 ISSN 0265-3036 A combined primary and abstract journal covering the fields of biodeterioration and biodegradation-biotechnology. ------•~------\if!~ C·A·B INTERNATIONAL Farnham House, Farnham Royal, Slough SL2 38N, UK Telephone: Farnham Common (02814) 2281 Telex: 847964 (COMAGG G) Cables: Comag Slough Telecom Gold: CAU001. DIALCOM: 84 CAU001 Director General: Don Mentz, BAgrSc, BEcan Director, Information Services: J. A. Metcalfe, MA, PhD, DIC, DTA Input Manager/Deputy Director, Information Services: C. P. Ogbourne, SSe, PhD Systems Manager: F G. Jones Marketing & Sales Manager: A. J. Woodcock International Biodeterioration the official organ of the Biodeterioration Society, is a quarterly journal of news, reviews, original papers and abstracts from the CAB ABSTRACTS database covering the whole field of biodeterioration and biodegradation. 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CAB lnternalional does not accept responsibility for any trade advertisement included in this publication. Vol. 22 No.4 December 1986 Abstracts 1411-2085 International Biodeterioration CONTENTS Bulletin News items ..............•............................................. 277 Articles The metabolism of yeasts and filamentous fungi which degrade hydrocarbon fuels N. D. Lindley, Joanna F. Pedley, S. P. Kay and M. T. Heydeman 281 Linear extension rates of Serpula lacrymans within a simulated wall cavity John D. Thornton and Gary C. Johnson 289 Pectinolytic and cellulolytic enzyme complex of fungi associated with soft rot of yams (Dioscorea rotundala Poir.) S. K. C. Obi and A. N. Moneke · 295 Histochemical investigations on yam tubers infected with Botryodiplodia theobromae Pat. Esther Ugoji and Agnes Uduebo 301 The biodeterioration of vulcanized rubbers G. R. Williams 307 Page Page Abstracts 313 Constructions ................................................. 357 Biodeterioration- general .................................. 313 Fouling .......................................................... 358 Preservation .................................................... 314 Biodeterioration organisms ................................. 358 Foodstuffs- general ........................................ .. 314 Thchniques .................................................... .. 367 Animal feeds .................................................. .. 318 Control ......................................................... 368 Carbohydrates ................................................. Biodegradation- general .................................. .. 372 Grains & pulses ................................................ 320 Environmental pollution .................................... 373 Flour & bakery products .................................... .. 330 Solid waste treatment & disposal .......................... 373 Sugar & confectionery products ............................ liquid waste treatment & disposal ....................... .. 373 Oilseeds, nuts, vegetable oils .............................. 330 Biological waste treatment .................................. 373 Coffee, cocoa, tea ........................................... 331 Waste disposal (biological aspects) ....................... 375 Tobacco .......................................................... 331 Municipal wastes ............................................. 377 Spices .......................................................... .. 331 Industrial W"dStes ............................................. .. 377 Sauces, dressings & soups .................................. 332 Agricultural wastes ........................................... 377 Beverages ...................................................... 332 Specific waste materials ...................................... 377 Fruit & vegetable juices .................................... .. Biocides ......................................................... 379 Fruit & vegetables ............................................. 332 Fertilizers ..... : ................................................. Fish & seafood ................................................ 338 Phenols ......................................................... 379 Meat ............................................................ 338 Alcohols ....................................................... Poultry & eggs ................................................. 339 Mercury compounds ......................................... Dairy products ................................................ 339 Nitrogen ....................................................... Animal protein ................................................ 346 Phosphorus ..................................................... 380 Plant fibres ..................................................... 346 Zinc .............................................................. Timber ......................................................... 348 Lead ............................................................. Paper ........................................................... Thermal pollution ........................................... .. Textiles ......................................................... 356 Radioactive waste ............................................ 380 Hydrocarbons, fuels & lubricants .......................... 356 Specific industries ............................................ .. 380 Plastic polymers, ............................................. .. 356 Biodegradation organisms .................................. 383 Pharmaceuticals & cosmetics .............................. 356 Reports ......................................................... .. 384 Paint ........ ::.................................................. 356 Conferences ................................................... 384 Metals .......................................................... Books: .......................................................... 385 Stone & concrete .............................................. 357 AUTHOR INDEX .............................................. .. 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