Analysis of western redcedar (Thuja plicata Donn) heartwood components by HPLC as a possible screening tool for trees with enhanced natural durability

Journal of Chromatographic Science

Volumn 45, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 281-285

  Daniels, C R ^a   Russell, J H ^b  

^a FORINTEK CANADA CORP   (Canada)

^b RESEARCH BRANCH   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

THUJA; THUJA PLICATA;

EID: 33947215900     PISSN: 00219665     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/45.5.281     Document Type: Article

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