Technical Note: Solid Wood Properties of <i>Eucalyptus Camaldulensis</i> Planted for Pulpwood Production in Thailand

Authors

  • Futoshi Ishiguri
  • Kazuya Iizuka
  • Jun Tanabe
  • Soekmana Wedatama
  • Shinso Yokota
  • Nobuo Yoshizawa
  • Sapit Diloksumpun

Keywords:

Basic density, Young's modulus, shrinkage, interlocked grain, <i>Eucalyptus camaldulensis</i>

Abstract

Solid wood properties of two Eucalyptus camaldulensis clones (clone A and clone B), derived from different pulp and paper companies and planted in Thailand for pulpwood production, were investigated to evaluate the possibility for lumber production. Clone A had significantly higher Young's modulus, greater density, and straighter grain compared with clone B. These results suggest that some clones may have more favorable properties for lumber production than others. Thus, wood properties should be included in clonal trials and early testing of this species.

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Published

2012-01-13

Issue

Number 1 / January 2012

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Research Contributions

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