Fibroporia vaillantii Fibroporia vaillantii Fibroporia vaillantii, also known as mine fungus, white pore fungus, Antrodia vaillantii, Polyporus vaillantii, and various other names is a wood-decaying fungus which can occur on timber in humid conditions. The fungus causes brown rot of pine wood, in which cellulose and hemicellulose are broken down, leading to brown discoloration and shrinkage of wood. It has been/is sometimes considered to be a fungus causing dry rot, although that term is more often used for wood decay due to a different fungus, "Serpula lacrymans". The fungus grows on wood from coniferous trees, such as pine wood, under damp conditions,
Affliction (Star Trek: Enterprise) Affliction (Star Trek: Enterprise) "Affliction" is the fifteenth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", and originally aired on February 18, 2005. The script was written by Mike Sussman from a story by executive producer Manny Coto. It was the second episode of "Enterprise" to be directed by Michael Grossman. The episode is the first of a two-part story, which concludes with "". Set in the 22nd century, the series follows the adventures of the first Starfleet starship "Enterprise", registration NX-01. In "Affliction", the crew investigate the kidnapping of Doctor Phlox (John Billingsley), and the ship