Empirical investigations on the wood quality assessment of five tropical species for industrial use

Authors

  • K. T. Parthiban Professor of Forestry / Formerly Dean (Forestry) Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam 641 301 Coimbatore, India
  • M. V. Jawahar Vishnu Research Associate (Forestry) Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam 641 301 Coimbatore, India
  • S. Revathi Research Associate (Forestry) Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam 641 301 Coimbatore, India
  • Deepshikha Singh Ph.D. Forestry Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam 641 301 Coimbatore, India
  • R. Hindumathi Junior Research Fellow Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam 641 301 Coimbatore, India
  • P. Kumar Assistant Professor Horticulture College and Research Institute, Paiyur Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam 641 301 Coimbatore, India

Abstract

Four species and one hybrid: Khaya senegalensis, Melia dubia, Chukrasia tabularis, Toona ciliata, and an Acacia hybrid were assessed for their physical, chemical, and thermo-chemical properties. Khaya senegalensis had the highest density (665.74 kg/m³), while M. dubia exhibited the highest recovery rate (80%). Melia dubia had the highest holocellulose content (75.50%), while lignin content in K. senegalensis was 28.60%. Caloric value (4380.20 kcal) was highest in Chukrasia tabularis while the fixed carbon (15.87%) content reached a maximum for K. senegalensis. The findings suggest that K. senegalensis and M. dubia are promising species for plywood, pulp, and energy applications.

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Published

2025-06-01

Issue

Vol. 57 No. 2 (2025): Wood and Fiber Science

Section

Research Contributions