Rotstype
Rotstype is a term used to describe a classification system that distinguishes between different kinds of decay or deterioration in materials and biological tissues. It is applied in several fields, including plant pathology, food science, construction materials, and environmental science. In plant pathology, rotstypes often refer to the fate of cell walls during fungal decay, such as brown rot, white rot, soft rot, and dry rot. Brown rot fungi primarily degrade cellulose and hemicellulose, leaving lignin relatively intact, while white rot fungi break down both cellulose and lignin, resulting in a bleached residue. In structural timber, rotstype terminology is employed to distinguish moisture‑induced fungal decay, rot species, or post‑mortem decomposition processes.
In the context of food preservation, rotstype identifies spoilage pathways, such as aerobic versus anaerobic rot,
Rotstype categorization aids in selecting appropriate control measures. For example, the choice of fungicide, protective coating,
The term does not denote a single phenomenon but a set of interconnected categories that describe the