Published in 1923, this book provides a detailed account of the enzymatic processes involved in wood decay by fungi, focusing on the Basidiomycetes group. It discusses the role of enzymes in the breakdown of lignocellulose, the anatomy and physiology of wood decay, and the factors affecting fungal enzyme production. The book also features a comprehensive review of the available literature on the subject, making it a valuable resource for researchers and students of mycology, microbiology, and biochemistry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.