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View article: Variation in specific gravity and shrinkage of tapped rubberwood
Variation in specific gravity and shrinkage of tapped rubberwood Open
Hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree), a major source of natural rubber, could also be an important source of lumber as senescence occurs. However, latex collection is known to affect Hevea brasiliensis (rubber tree) wood formation and conseque…
View article: Mapping and modeling within-tree variation for loblolly pine pulp yield and lignin content
Mapping and modeling within-tree variation for loblolly pine pulp yield and lignin content Open
We examined the within-tree variation of pulp yield and lignin content for loblolly pine ( Pinus taeda L.) trees aged 13 and 22 years. Radial trends in pulp yield (increase) and lignin (decrease) were consistent with what would be expected…
View article: Comparison of whole-tree wood property maps based on near-infrared spectroscopic calibrations utilizing data at different spatial resolutions
Comparison of whole-tree wood property maps based on near-infrared spectroscopic calibrations utilizing data at different spatial resolutions Open
Near-infrared (NIR) spectra or NIR-hyperspectral images obtained from radial strips or wood discs provide a cost-effective methodology for examining wood property variation within trees. The calibration used for wood property prediction is…
View article: Wood and Fiber Quality of Plantation-Grown Conifers: A Summary of Research with an Emphasis on Loblolly and Radiata Pine
Wood and Fiber Quality of Plantation-Grown Conifers: A Summary of Research with an Emphasis on Loblolly and Radiata Pine Open
With conifer plantations having an increasingly important role in meeting the fiber needs of society, an understanding of the effect of silvicultural practices on wood quality is critical. The perception of wood quality varies, making it h…
View article: Comparison of Whole-Tree Wood Property Maps for 13- and 22-Year-Old Loblolly Pine
Comparison of Whole-Tree Wood Property Maps for 13- and 22-Year-Old Loblolly Pine Open
Maps developed using Akima’s interpolation method were used to compare patterns of within-tree variation for Pinus taeda L. (loblolly pine) wood properties in plantation-grown trees aged 13 and 22 years. Air-dry density, microfibril angle …
View article: Relationships between Loblolly Pine small clear specimens and Dimension Lumber Tested in Static Bending
Relationships between Loblolly Pine small clear specimens and Dimension Lumber Tested in Static Bending Open
Prior to the 1980s the allowable stresses for lumber in North America were derived from testing of small clear specimens but the procedures changed because these models were found to be inaccurate. Nevertheless, small clear testing contin…
View article: Time-Domain Reflectometry for the Prediction of Loblolly Pine and Sweetgum Moisture Content
Time-Domain Reflectometry for the Prediction of Loblolly Pine and Sweetgum Moisture Content Open
Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) can be used to predict the moisture content in porous materials, including soil, and is an exciting tool that could be used to measure the moisture content in wet-stored wood. Three-rod probes with 127 mm- o…