Abstract

Botryodiplodia theobromae is the main fungus causing sapstain on rubber wood (Hevea brasiliensis) . The entry and establishment of the stain fungus is highly influenced by the moisture content of the wood. To determine the optimum moisture content of wood required for maximum growth of B. theobromae. wood blocks at different moisture contents were inoculated with the test fungus and incubated for a period of two weeks. The study showed if the moisture content of the wood was reduced to less than 24, the wood can be protected from fungal sapstain