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Vina Yang

Durability and Wood Protection Research
Unit: FPL-4723
Microbiologist
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI
United States
53726-2398

Phone: 608-231-9265
vina.yang@usda.gov

Below are the 56 US Forest Service publications sorted by year. You may re-sort the list by: Title, Date Posted, Category, Publication or Year.

Publication Year: 2020

*Title:* Variation in mold susceptibility among hardwood species under laboratory conditions *Source: International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 154: 105082. 8 p. Author(s)* Arango, Rachel ; Yang, Vina ; Lebow, Stan ; Lebow, Patricia ; Wiemann, Mike ; Grejczyk, Megan ; DeWald, Patrick Year: 2020 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2017

*Title:* Evaluating the role of Actinobacteria in the gut of wood-feeding termites (Reticulitermes spp.) *Source: In: The International Research Group on Wood Protection, Section 1, Biology: Paper prepared for the IRG48 Scientific Conference on Wood Protection. Ghent, Belgium: 4-8. Author(s)* Arango, Rachel A.; Green III, Frederick; Yang, Vina W.; Lindholm, Joliene R.; Chotlos, Nathaniel P.; Raffa, Kenneth F. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2015

*Title:* Cellulose Nanocrystal Entrapment of Benzalkonium Chloride in Southern Pine: Biological, Chemical, and Physical Properties *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Research Paper, FPL-RP-680, 2015; 10 p. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W.; Arango, Rachel A.; Hasburgh, Laura E.; Lebow, Patricia K.; Reiner, Richard S. Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Essential Oils Inhibit Mold on Wood *Source: U.S. Patent Author(s)* Yang, Vina; Clausen, Carol Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Essential Oils Inhibit Mold on Wood *Source: U.S. Patent 8,986,757 B2. March 24 2015. 9 pgs. Int Classif. A61K 36/33.https://patents.google.com/patent/US8986757B 2/en?oq=12%2f163%2c497 Author(s)* Yang, Vina; Clausen, Carol Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* High-performance green flexible electronics based on biodegradable cellulose nanofibril paper *Source: Nature Communications, Volume 6 Author(s)* Jung, Yei Hwan; Chang, Tzu-Hsuan; Zhang, Huilong; Yao, Chunhua; Zheng, Qifeng; Yang, Vina W.; Mi, Hongyi; Kim, Munho; Cho, Sang June; Park, Dong-Wook; Jiang, Hao; Lee, Juhwan; Qiu, Yijie; Zhou, Weidong; Cai, Zhiyong; Gong, Shaoqin; Ma, Zhenqiang Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2014

*Title:* Accelerated Colorimetric Micro-assay for Screening Mold Inhibitors *Source: Proceedings, 108th Annual Meeting of the American Wood Protection Association, April 29 – May 2, 2012. Nashville, TN. 108: pp. 150-155. 2014. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Durability and Wood Protection for Historic Covered Bridges in the United States *Source: The International Research Group on wood protection, Section 1, Biology, 2014 IRG/WP 14-10829; 2014; pp. 2-9. Author(s)* Yang, Vina W.; Clausen, Carol A. Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal Degradation and Bioremediation System for ACQ-Treated Wood *Source: U.S. Patent 6,387,691 B1. May 14, 2002. 8 p. Int. Classif. C12S 3/04.https://patents.google.com/patent/US6387691B1 /en?oq=09%2f541%2c945 Author(s)* Illman, Barbara; Yang, Vina; Ferge, Leslie Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal Degradation and Bioremediation System for CCA-Treated Wood *Source: U.S. Patent 6,495,134 B1. Dec. 17, 2002. 8 p. Int. Classif. A01N 63/00.https://patents.google.com/patent/US6495134B 1/en?oq=09%2f540%2c841+ Author(s)* Illman, Barbara; Yang, Vina; Ferge, Leslie Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal Degradation and Bioremediation System for CCA-Treated Wood *Source: U.S. Patent 6,972,169 B2. Dec 6, 2005. 8 p. Int. Classif. A01N 63/00.https://patents.google.com/patent/US6972169B 2/en?oq=10%2f273%2c912 Author(s)* Illman, Barbara L.; Yang, Vina W.; Ferge, Leslie A. Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal Degradation and Bioremediation System for Creosote-Treated Wood *Source: U.S. Patent 6,387,689 B1. May 14. 8 p. Int. Classif. C12M 13/00.https://patents.google.com/patent/US6387689B 1/en?oq=09%2f541%2c893 Author(s)* Illman, Barbara; Yang, Vina; Ferge, Leslie Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal Degradation and Bioremediation System for Creosote-Treated Wood *Source: U.S. Patent 6,664,102 B2. Dec. 16, 2003. 8 p. Int. Classif. C12M 13/00.https://patents.google.com/patent/US6664102B 2/en?oq=10%2f097%2c810 Author(s)* Illman, Barbara; Yang, Vina; Ferge, Leslie Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal Degradation and Bioremediation System for Pentachlorophenol-Treated Wood *Source: U.S. Patent B1, 6,383,800. May 7, 2002. 9 p. Int. Classif. C12M 3/04.https://patents.google.com/patent/US6383800B1 /en?oq=09%2f541%2f944 Author(s)* Illman, Barbara; Yang, Vina; Ferge, Leslie Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal Degradation and Bioremediation System for Pentachlorophenol-Treated Wood *Source: U.S. Patent 6,727,087 B2. Apr. 27, 2004. 8 p. Int. Classif. B09B 3/00.https://patents.google.com/patent/US6727087B2 /en?oq=10%2f097%2c241+ Author(s)* Illman, Barbara; Yang, Vina; Ferge, Leslie Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2013

*Title:* Colorimetric micro-assay for accelerated screening of mould inhibitors *Source: Biodeterioration & Biodegradation , 77 (2013) pp. 68-71. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Image analysis for mould and sapstain detection on wood *Source: In: Proceedings IRG Annual Meeting,The International Research Group on Wood Protection; Section 2, Test Methodology and Assessment; IRG/WP 13-20519; 2013. 6 p. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Multi-Component Biocide Composition for Wood Protection *Source: U.S. Patent 7,858,125 B2. December 28, 2010. 15 p. Int. Classif. A01N 59/14.https://patents.google.com/patent/US7858125B 2/en?oq=11%2f726%2c359 Author(s)* Clausen, Carol; Yang, Vina; West, Michael Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Performance Characteristics of Borate Fatty Acid Formulations as Mold Inhibitors *Source: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Research Paper, FPL-RP-673, 2013; 9 p. Author(s)* Coleman, Robert D.; Yang, Vina; Clausen, Carol A. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2011

*Title:* A rapid colorimetric assay for mold spore germination using XTT tetrazolium salt *Source: In: IRG/WP 11-20462 THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GROUP ON WOOD PROTECTION, Paper prepared for 42nd Annual Meeting Queenstown, New Zealand 8-12 May, 2011, Section 2, Test Methodology and Assessment; 2011 Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Leach and mold resistance of essential oil metabolites *Source: Proceedings, one hundred seventh annual meeting of the American Wood Protection Association ... Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 15-17, 2011: Volume 107. Birmingham, Ala. : American Wood Protection Association, c2011: p. 121-127. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2011 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2010

*Title:* Antifungal Essential Oil Metabolites *Source: From IRG CD titled 41st iRG Biarritz, May 9-13, 2010 in the 4st annual meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Protection; pp. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Woodward, Bessie M.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Efficacy of Fatty Acid Chemistry: Candidate Mold and Decay Fungicides *Source: In: Proceedings One Hundred Sixth Annual Meeting of the American Wood Protection Association, Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Savannah, Georgia, May 23-25, 2010, pp. 287-297; 2010 Author(s)* Coleman, Robert; Yang, Vina; Woodward, Bessie; Lebow, Patti; Clausen, Carol Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fatty Acid-Based Formulations for Wood Protection against Mold and Sapstain *Source: Forest Products Journal 60(3): 301-304; 2010 Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Coleman, Robert D.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Mycoremediation of Waste Wood Treated with CCA and ACQ *Source: In: Seventh international conference remediation of chlorinated and recalcitrant compounds preliminary program. 2010 March 24-27; Monterey, CA. Battelle 7th International conference program and abstract book, Monterey, CA. 5 p. 2010 Author(s)* Illman, Barbara L.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2010 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2009

*Title:* Feasibility of Nanozinc Oxide as a Wood Preservative *Source: In: Proceedings One Hundred fifth annual meeting of the American Wood Protection Association, Hyatt Regency Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas; April 19-21, 2009 Volume 105, pp. 255-260, 2009 Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W.; Arango, Rachel A.; Green, Federick III Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Surface Modification of Wood by Alkoxysilane Sol-Gel Deposition to Create Anti-mold and Anti-fungal Characteristics *Source: Silanes and Other Coupling Agents, Vol. 5; pp. 135-147; 2009 Author(s)* Tshabalala, Mandla A.; Yang, Vina; Libert, Ryan Year: 2009 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2008

*Title:* Fumigant Toxicity of Essential Oils to Reticulitermes flavipes *Source: In: Proceedings One Hundreth Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Wood Protection Association, Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Oregon, May 18-20, 2008, pp. 49-54; 2008 Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2008 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2007

*Title:* Antifungal effect of essential oils on southern yellow pine *Source: International biodeterioration & biodegradation. Vol. 59 (2007): pages 302-306. Author(s)* Yang, Vina W.; Clausen, Carol A. Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Inhibitory Effect of Essential Oils on Decay Fungi and Mold Growth on Wood *Source: In: Proceedings One Hundred Third Annual Meeting of the American Wood Protection Association, Hyatt Rengency Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri, May 6-8, 2007, pp. 62-70; 2007 Author(s)* Yang, Clausen Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Multi-component Biocide Protects Wood from Fungi and Insects in UC2 Applications *Source: In: Proceedings One Hundred Third Annual Meeting of the American Wood Protection Association, Hyatt Regency Union Station, St. Louis, Missouri, May 6-8, 2007, Volume 103; 2007 Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang Vina W. Year: 2007 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2006

*Title:* 23 Bioremediation of Treated Wood with Fungi *Source: In: Environmental impacts of treated wood; Chapter 23, pp., 413-426 Author(s)* Illman, Yang Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Bioremediation of treated wood with fungi *Source: Environmental impacts of treated wood. Boca Raton, FL : CRC/Taylor & Francis, 2006: Pages 413-426. Author(s)* Illman, Barbara L.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Moldicidal properties of seven essential oils *Source: Stockholm, Sweden : IRG Secretariat, 2006: IRG/WP ; 06-30404: 12 pages Author(s)* Yang, Vina W.; Clausen, Carol A. Year: 2006 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2005

*Title:* Azole-based antimycotic agents inhibit mold on unseasoned pine *Source: International biodeterioration & biodegradation. Vol. 55 (2005): Pages 99-102 Author(s)* Clausen, Carol. A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Determining the suitability of Lactobacilli antifungal metabolites for inhibiting mould growth *Source: Wood journal of microbiology and biotechnology. Vol. 21 (2005): pages 977-981. Author(s)* Yang, Vina W.; Clausen, Carol A. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Long-term efficacy of wood dip-treated with multicomponent biocides *Source: International Research Group on Wood Protection. Section 3, Wood Protecting Chemicals : 36th annual meeting, Bangalore, India, April 24-28, 2005. Stockholm, Sweden : IRG Secretariat, 2005. 7 pages. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2005 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2004

*Title:* Antifungal metabolites of lactobacilli *Source: Proceedings from the Woodframe Housing Durability and Disaster Issues Conference, October 4-6, 2004 ... Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society, [2004]: p. 307-311. Author(s)* Yang, Vina A.; Clausen, Carol A. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Bioremediation and degradation of CCA-treated wood waste. *Source: Proceedings of Environmental Impacts of Preservative-Treated Wood, February 8-11, 2004, Orlando, Florida, USA : Pre-conference Proceedings. Gainesville, Fla. : Florida Center for Environmental Solutions, 2004. 1 CD-Rom. 10 pages. Author(s)* Illman, Barbara L; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Curbing indoor mold growth with mold inhibitors *Source: Proceedings from the Woodframe Housing Durability and Disaster Issues Conference : October 4-6, 2004 ... Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Madison, WI : Forest Products Society, 2004: Pages 303-306. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Multicomponent biocide systems protect wood from decay fungi, mold fungi, and termites for interior applications *Source: IRG documents 2004: IRG 35, 6-10 June 2004, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Stockholm, Sweden: IRG Secretariat, 2004: [7] pages. Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2004 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2003

*Title:* Mold inhibition on unseasoned southern pine *Source: Thirty-fourth annual meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation : 2003 May 18-23, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Stockholm, Sweden : IRG Secretariat, 2003: 9 pages Author(s)* Clausen, Carol A.; Yang, Vina W. Year: 2003 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Relationship between stress wave transmission time and bending strength of deteriorated oriented strandboard *Source: Forest Prod. J. 53(3):33-35. Author(s)* Ross, Yang, Illman, Nelson Year: 2003 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2002

*Title:* Nondestructive evaluation of oriented strand board exposed to decay fungi. *Source: Thirty-third Annual Meeting of the International Research Group on Wood Preservation, 2002 May 12-17, Cardiff, South Wales, UK. Stockholm, Sweden : IRG Secretariat, 2002. IRG/WP ; 02-20243: [6] pages. Author(s)* Illman, Barbara L.; Yang, Vina W.; Ross, Robert J.; Nelson, William J. Year: 2002 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2001

*Title:* Nondestructive Evaluation of Biodegraded Oriented Strandboard: Laboratory Results *Source: Proc 2nd Annual Conf on Durability and Disaster Mitigation in Wood-Frame Housing Author(s)* Yang, Nelson, Illman, Ross Year: 2001 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Wood-Based Composites Exposed to Fungal Degradation: Laboratory Results *Source: IRG/WP 01-40215, Section 4, May 2001, pp.1-5 Author(s)* Yang, Illman, Ferge, Ross Year: 2001 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2000

*Title:* Bioprocessing preservative-treated waste wood *Source: [The International Research Group on Wood Preservation. Section 5, Environmental Aspects : 31st annual meeting, Kona, Hawaii, USA, 14-19 May 2000. Stockholm, Sweden : IRG Secretariat, 2000].:11 p. : map. Author(s)* Illman, Barbara L.; Yang, Vina W.; Ferge, Les. Year: 2000 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1998

*Title:* Comparative Study of Xylanase Kinetics Using Dinitrosalicylic, Arsenomolybdate, and Ion Chromatographic Assays *Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechology, Vol. 70-72, 1998, pp 257-265 Author(s)* Jeffries, Thomas W.; Yang, Vina W.; Davis, Mark W. Year: 1998 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1997

*Title:* Regulation of Phosphotransferases in Glucose- and Xylose-Fermenting Yeasts *Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 63-65, 1997, pp. 97-108 Author(s)* Yang, Vina W.; Jeffries, Thomas W. Year: 1997 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1996

*Title:* Enzymatic Polishing of Jute/Cotton Blended Frabrics *Source: J Fermentation and Bioengineering, Vol. 81, No. 1, 18-20. 1996 Author(s)* Sreenath, Hassan K.; Shah, Arun B.; Yang, Vina W.; Gharia, Mahendra M.; Jeffries, Thomas W. Year: 1996 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Toner Removal by Alkaline-Active Cellulases from Desert Basidiomycetes *Source: Proceedings, 211th ACS national meeting of the Cellulose, Paper, and Textile Division Author(s)* Sreenath, Hassan K.; Yang, Vina W.; Burdsall, Harold H.; Jeffries, Thomas W. Year: 1996 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1995

*Title:* Alkaline-active xylanase produced by an alkaliphilic bacillus sp isolated from kraft pulp *Source: Journal of Industrial Microbiology (1995) 15, 434-441 Author(s)* Yang, V. W.; Zhuang, Z.; Elegir, G.; Jeffries, T. W. Year: 1995 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1994

*Title:* High-Efficiency Transformation of Pichia stipitis Based on Its URA3 Gene and a Homologous Autonomus Replication Sequence, ARS2 *Source: APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, Dec. 1994, p. 4245�4254 Author(s)* Yang, Vina W.; Marks, Jere A.; Davis, Brian P.; Jeffries, Thomas W. Year: 1994 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1991

*Title:* Genetic transformation of Aureobasidium pullulans *Source: J. Biotechnology, 21 (1991) 283-288 Author(s)* Cullen, D.; Yang, V.; Jeffries, T.; Bolduc, J.; Andrews, J. H. Year: 1991 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1990

*Title:* Purification and Properties of Xylitol Dehydrogenase from the Xylose-fermenting Yeast Candida shehatae *Source: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Volume 26, Number 2, 1990; pp.197-206. Author(s)* Yang, Vina W.; Jeffries, Thomas W. Year: 1990 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 1988

*Title:* The Role of Alcohol Dehydrogenase in the Fermentation of D-Xylose by Candida Shehatae ATCC 22984 *Source: Biotechnology Letters Volume 10, Number 1, 1988; pp. 37-42. Author(s)* Prior, Bernard A.; Alexander, Michael A.; Yang, Vina; Jeffries, Thomas W. Year: 1988 view abstract, download publication »


*Publication Year: 2015*
Highlight ID: 602	Cellulose Nanocrystals Chemically Entrap Biocide in Wood Forest Service scientists evaluated naturally occurring cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) that are reported to have unique chemical properties and impart high strength were evaluated for the potential to improve durability of wood. CNC were shown to penet ...


*Publication Year: 2010*
Highlight ID: 152	Natural fumigants protect wood against termites Forest Products Laboratory researchers discovered that essential oils from some common plants such as dill, rosemary and lemongrass can be used as fumigants to kill termites. ...

Highlight ID: 190	Sol-gel technology to enhance performance properties of wood or wood fiber With support from industry partners, FPL researchers are developing new sol-gel technologies to enhance performance properties of wood or wood fiber. Sol-gel technologies are wet-chemical techniques that are widely used in the fields of materials sci ...

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Essential Science: Sitting at the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), microbiologist Vina Yang recounts a news story that took Madison, Wisconsin by storm. Fourteen years ago, more than 35 students and faculty mysteriously fell ill at Caesar Chavez Elementary School. Although the school had only been open for two months...	06-01-2015

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