Radial variation of wood physical properties in Pinus patula growing in Mozambique

Authors

  • Claudio Gumane Francisco Juizo Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Pedro Lício Loiola Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Linéia Roberta Zen Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Raquel Marchesan Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Douglas Edson Carvalho Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Narcísio Fernando Bila Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
  • Andrade Fernando Egas Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Márcio Pereira da Rocha Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Ricardo Jorge Klitzke Universidade Federal do Paraná

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4336/2015.pfb.35.83.771

Keywords:

Retratibility, Humidity, Specific gravity, Wood quality

Abstract

 This study aimed to evaluate wood physical properties of Pinus patula, aged 38, from a forest stand located in Machipanda, central region of Mozambique. Determination of physical properties, such as basic specific gravity, shrinkage, and moisture content of wood in the pith-bark followed the recommendations of the Panamerican Standard - COPANT. Results showed statistically significant differences at significance level of 5%, in the radial direction for the shrinkage coefficient in the pith-bark. Radial and tangential shrinkage values were 6.06 and 8.80% in juvenile wood and 6.18 and 8.65% in adult wood, respectively, with anisotropy coefficient of 1.43 for juvenile wood and 2.44 for adult wood. Pinus patula growing in Inhamacari forest shows stable wood at age 38. It can be used for structural purposes and for manufacture of joinery and furniture.

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Published

2015-09-30

How to Cite

JUIZO, Claudio Gumane Francisco; LOIOLA, Pedro Lício; ZEN, Linéia Roberta; MARCHESAN, Raquel; CARVALHO, Douglas Edson; BILA, Narcísio Fernando; EGAS, Andrade Fernando; ROCHA, Márcio Pereira da; KLITZKE, Ricardo Jorge. Radial variation of wood physical properties in Pinus patula growing in Mozambique. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, [S. l.], v. 35, n. 83, p. 285–292, 2015. DOI: 10.4336/2015.pfb.35.83.771. Disponível em: https://pfb.sede.embrapa.br/pfb/article/view/771. Acesso em: 19 apr. 2025.

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 83 (2015): jul./set.

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