Corewood (Juvenile Wood) and Its Impact on Wood Utilisation
Corewood (Juvenile Wood) and Its Impact on Wood Utilisation
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芯材(幼材)及其对木材利用的影响
DOI:
10.1007/s40725-017-0055-2
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发表时间:
2017
影响因子:
9.5
通讯作者:
D. Cown
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文献类型:
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作者:
J. Moore;D. Cown
Purpose of ReviewCorewood (‘juvenile wood’) is found within the first 10–20 annual rings adjacent to the pith. This review focuses on describing the characteristics of corewood, the factors affecting its occurrence within a tree and the implications for wood utilisation.Recent FindingsCorewood has been extensively researched across a wide range of commercial trees species, with a large focus on loblolly pine (Pinus taedaL.) and radiata pine (Pinus radiataD. Don). Recent studies have focussed on understanding the degree to which corewood extent and properties are affected by environmental, silvicultural and genetic factors. The impacts of corewood on dimension lumber, panel products and pulp and paper are generally well known, and recent research has examined the impact of corewood on the performance of newer products.SummaryAn increase in the proportion of corewood in the planted forest resource is inevitable due to an intensification of forestry practises and a drive for more cost-effective raw material production. The implications for wood processing can be positive or negative depending on the end product in question. Solving the problems posed by corewood may depend heavily on wood processors adapting their systems to accommodate the increased proportion of corewood in the future resource or changing the performance specifications for their products.