End-use related physical and mechanical properties of selected fast-growing poplar hybrids (Populus trichocarpa × P. deltoides)
| Autor: | Joris Van Acker, Dries Vansteenkiste, Lieven De Boever, Marc Stevens |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
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Populus trichocarpa
WOOD DENSITY FIBER LENGTH Populus trichocarpa x P. deltoides mechanical properties physical properties Salicaceae Botany Hybrid Ecology biology Fitness for purpose Sowing veneer Forestry EURAMERICANA biology.organism_classification Interspecific hybridization VARIABILITY Horticulture OPPOSITE WOOD Western europe GROWTH WITHIN-TREE VARIATION plywood SHRINKAGE TENSION WOOD CLONES Woody plant |
| Zdroj: | ANNALS OF FOREST SCIENCE |
| ISSN: | 1297-966X 1286-4560 |
| DOI: | 10.1051/forest:2007040 |
| Popis: | This study focused on physical and mechanical properties of fast-growing poplar clones in relation to potential end uses with high added value. A total of 14 trees from three different clones, all P. trichocarpa x deltoides (T x D) hybrids, were felled in a poplar plantation in Lille (Belgium): six 'Beaupre', four 'Hazendans' and four 'Hoogvorst'. Growth rate was found to have no significant influence on the physical mechanical properties. Although the investigated clones are genetically closely related, important variations in physical and mechanical properties were observed. Specific features such as spatial distribution of tension wood and dimensional stability are the main quality factors. It was concluded that 'Beaupre' is suitable for a wide range of high value added applications, such as plywood or construction wood. 'Hazendans' and 'Hoogvorst' will need adapted technology in processing. Further research is needed to characterize clonally induced variation in properties and to assess adequate processing strategies for multiclonal poplar stands. |
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