Dry rot species of fungi cause brown rot decay, preferentially removing cellulose and hemicellulose from the timber leaving a brittle matrix of modified lignin. The term "dry rot" is somewhat misleading, as both species of fungi "Serpula lacrymans" and "Meruliporia incrassata" require an elevated moisture content to initiate an attack on timber (28–30%). Once established, the fungi can remain active in timber with a moisture content of more than 20%. At relative humidities below 86 percent, growth of "Serpula lacrymans" is inhibited, but it can stay dormant at relative humidities down to 76 percent. These relative humidities correspond to equilibrium moisture contents
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