Measurements of Fungal Activity as a Function of Relative Humidity by Isothermal Microcalorimetry
The heat produced by the metabolism of a mould fungus (Penicillium brevicompactum) growing on softwood was measured by isothermal calorimetry under different relative humidity (RH) levels during desorption (from 95% to 65% RH) and absorption (from 65% to 95% RH). The humidification method was successful and it was possible to decrease and increase the relative humidity and moisture content in smal
