Twisted Increment Cores: Getting it Straight

Increment cores that dry with a spiral twist are a problem in any study where a clear view of transverse wood anatomy is required. This problem may become acute when working with wood that is partially decomposed. After soaking cores in a urea solution, we can remove spiral twists by applying steam...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Young, P. J., Cleaveland, M. K.
Other Authors: School of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Language:en_US
Published: Tree-Ring Society 2000
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/262552