Beschreibung:
The book is an essential reference source on reaction wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecologists, and anyone involved in the growing of trees and the processing of wood. It brings together our current understanding of all aspects of reaction wood, and is the first book to compare and discuss both compression wood and tension wood.
Introduction.- Morphology, Anatomy and Ultrastructure of Reaction Wood.- Cell Wall Polymers in Reaction Wood.- The Molecular Mechanisms of Reaction Wood Induction.- Biomechanical Action and Biological Functions.- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Reaction Wood.- Detection and Grading of Compression Wood.- Effects of Reaction Wood on the Performance of Wood and Wood-based Products.- Commercial Implications of Reaction Wood and the Influence of Forest Management.