Table 3 A comparison of variable permeances PW to a constant one with respect to water loss at varying relative humidity RH. Data are

From: Barrier properties of fungal fruit body skins, pileipelles, contribute to protection against water loss

RH

Δc

PW

Loss of water F (mg m−2 s−1)

(%)

(mg m−3)

(m s−1)

PW = variable

PW = 7.4 × 10−4

93

1614

7.4 × 10−4

1.19

1.19

71

6685

5.1 × 10−4

3.41

4.94

43

13,139

4.5 × 10−4

5.91

9.72

19

18,671

4.0 × 10−4

7.47

13.82

3

23,050

3.6 × 10−4

8.30

17.06

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