Defects in the surface and inner parts of wood - research of their creation, detection, inhibition and prevention

To better understand mechanisms of wood weathering and biodegradation, and to improve durability and service life of wood products (including wooden cultural heritages): a/ searching of paints and their stability against weathering and fungi; b/ identification of degrees and ranges of selected defects in wood by in-situ methods (colour, ultrasound, resistance against micro-borer penetration, ...); c/ sterilization of wood damaged with pests using microwaves, infrared waves, ...; d/ protection of wooden products with new environmentally safely fungicides and anti-weathering compounds.