Basic density and fiber dimensions of a eucalyptus clone cultivated in different places

Authors

  • Daiana Souza de Jesus Engenheira Florestal, mestra em Ciências Florestais, doutoranda do Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Ambientais e Florestais, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ.
  • Rafael Nascimento Borges Engenheiro Florestal, mestrando do Programa de Pós-graduação em Solos e Qualidade de Ecossistemas, Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, Cruz das Almas, BA.
  • Jonas Santos Silva Engenheiro Florestal, Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia, Cruz das Almas, BA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct2019.v36.26484

Keywords:

edaphoclimatic characteristics, fiber quality, variability, wood

Abstract

In Brazil, species of the genus Eucalyptus are widely cultivated mainly because of their good adaptability. However, there is the possibility that the physiological behavior differ between plants transplanted to environments with different characteristics. The objective of this work was to determine the basic wood density and fiber size of a eight-year-old E. grandis x E. urophylla clone planted in two locations. Samples of three trees were collected from each site. The basic density of site 1 showed 0.556 g cm-³ mean, and that of site 2 showed 0.542 g cm-³. The length and diameter of fibers did not show difference between sites; however, wall thickness and lumen diameter had a significant difference as a consequence of the environment. The fiber quality indices show that the genetic material is suitable for cellulose production at both sites.

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Published

2019-12-09

How to Cite

Jesus, D. S. de, Borges, R. N., & Silva, J. S. (2019). Basic density and fiber dimensions of a eucalyptus clone cultivated in different places. Science & Technology Journals, 36(3), e26484. https://doi.org/10.35977/0104-1096.cct2019.v36.26484

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (2019)

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