Selected Wood Properties of Prunus Africana (Hook) Grown in Kenya as Possible Reasons for its High Natural Durability

Studies were carried out on the influence of Prunus africana heartwood extractives on the growth of selected wood decay fungi. Also, wood chemical and mineral content, dimensional stability and anatomical features of P. africana were studied. Heartwood extractives were tested in 100 ppm and 500 ppm...

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Main Authors: Francis Mburu, Peter Sirmah, Fred Muisu, Stéphane Dumarcay, Philippe Gérardin
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology 2013
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/1c44c309c06e41148f75fea5c346e1b9
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