Abnormal compression wood in pinus taeda: A review of current knowledge and proposed future strategy

Southern African Forestry Journal

Volumn 194, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 43-51

  Malan, F S ^a   Kassier, H W ^b  

^a Komatiland Forests Pty Ltd   (South Africa)

^b South African Forestry Company Ltd   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Abnormal compression wood; Pinus taeda; Product value; Reaction wood; Sawmilling; Tree breeding; Wood quality

Indexed keywords

PINUS TAEDA;

EID: 0036661825     PISSN: 10295925     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/20702620.2002.10434590     Document Type: Article

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