Research Article | Published: 01 September 2007

Variation in wood anatomical properties among different age groups of Acacia auriculiformis

R. Vijendra Rao, S. Shashikala and Y. B. Srinivasa

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 283-289 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-MRBZ36 | Cite this article

Abstract

Acacia auriculiformis grown as plantation in Sirsi, Karnataka, India has been evaluated for anatomical properties and basic density of wood in eight, ten and thirteen year old trees. Among different anatomical properties studied vessel element length, fibre length, fibre lumen diameter and percentage of vessel and rays showed significant differences in all the three age groups. Basic density was negatively correlated with fibre lumen diameter for all the age groups. Additionally significant correlations, both positive and negative were found between certain anatomical properties, ratios and factors. Basic density was negatively correlated with flexibility co-efficient and F%/ V% and positively correlated with shape factor that are useful for predicting the paper and pulp quality. Anatomical data suggest its usefulness in paper and pulp industry.

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Rao, R.V., Shashikala, S. and Srinivasa, Y.B., 2007. Variation in wood anatomical properties among different age groups of Acacia auriculiformis. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(3), pp.283-289. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-MRBZ36

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