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1 online resource (145 pages) |
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Cover; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Introduction; Cooperative Research Centres; Cooperative Research Centre for Temperate Hardwood Forestry; Cooperative Research Centre for Hardwood Fibre and Paper Science; Chapter 1 Wood properties of interest in plantation productivity; Productivity; Wood quality; Development of sampling strategies; Wood density; Fibre dimensions; Fibre length; Fibre diameter and wall thickness; Microfibril angle; Vessel size and frequency; Pulp yield; Emerging technologies for wood quality determination; SilviScan-1; SilviScan-2; Near-infrared analysis |
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Chapter 2 Sampling -- purpose, accuracy and costMethods of sampling; Reasons for sampling; Accuracy and sample size; 'True' value versus ranking; Means versus individual tree values; Sources of error and acceptable levels; Sample size required for different traits; Trees; Fibre length; Relative costs of sampling methods and analyses; Chapter 3 Models of within-tree variation; Conceptual patterns of variation; Developing mathematical models; Influence of sampling strategy; Longitudinal; Radial; Whole-tree estimates; Applying the model; Stage 1: calibration; Stage 2: application; Overview |
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Chapter 4 Within-tree variation and sampling point correlationsDensity; Sampling of Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus nitens; Sampling of Eucalyptus regnans; Whole-tree pattern; Relationship between sampling points and whole-tree values; Sampling recommendations for basic density; Fibre dimensions; Cooperative Research Centre for Temperate Hardwood Forestry; Cooperative Research Centre for Hardwood Fibre and Paper Science; Vessel coverage; Within-ring variation; Pith-to-bark variation at two heights; Sampling recommendations; Near-infrared predicted kraft pulp yield; Within-tree variation |
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Relationship between sample points and whole-tree valuesSampling recommendations; Physiological sources of variation; Radial variation; Patterns of growth; Variation in cambial activity; Chapter 5 Sampling protocol; Necessary site data; Getting the sample; Destructive sampling; Non-destructive sampling; Sample storage; Prevention of fungal degradation; Sample drying and storage for SilviScan; Sample drying, storage and preparation for NIR analysis; Sample drying and storage for kraft pulping; Sample drying and storage for mechanical pulping |
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Chapter 6 Tools for rapid and cost-effective analysis of wood propertiesSilviScan-1; SilviScan-2; Vessels, parenchyma and fibre identification; Density; Fibre diameter and perimeter; Fibre wall thickness, coarseness and specific surface area; Microfibril angle; Near-infrared spectroscopy for pulp yield; Near-infrared spectroscopy; Appendixes; Appendix 1: Variation in wood density in plantation eucalypts; Summary; Introduction; Within-tree variation in wood density; Between-tree variation; Genetic variation; Site, silviculture and growth rate; Conclusions |
| Summary |
Written to help the forest industry assess wood quality by using non-destructive samples taken from specific points within a tree |
| Notes |
Appendix 2: Variation in fibre dimensions in plantation eucalypts |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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Print version record |
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Eucalyptus.
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Plant fibers -- Testing
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Wood -- Testing.
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Nondestructive testing.
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Eucalyptus
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nondestructive testing.
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NATURE / General.
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Eucalyptus.
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Nondestructive testing.
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Plant fibers -- Testing.
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Wood -- Testing.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hudson, IL
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Raymond, CA
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Dean, GH
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Michell, AJ
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Schimleck, LR
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Evans, R
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Muneri, A
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| ISBN |
9780643105287 |
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064310528X |
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9780643062849 |
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064306284X |
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9780643105973 |
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0643105972 |
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