Hygroscopic properties following drying affects wood consumption by Odontotermes obesus



Título del documento: Hygroscopic properties following drying affects wood consumption by Odontotermes obesus
Revista: Maderas : ciencia y tecnología
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Número de sistema: 000544778
ISSN: 0718-221X
Autores: 1
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Instituciones: 1University of Agriculture, Department of Entomology, Faisalabad. Pakistán
2University of Sargodha, Sargodha. Pakistán
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Volumen: 18
Número: 4
Paginación: 627-632
País: Chile
Idioma: Inglés
Resumen en inglés The relationship between drying and hygroscopic ability of Crateva adansonii and Populus deltoides woods to resist feeding by Odontotermes obesus was studied. Woods were dried under the sun and in the oven for a range of 5-25 days and then these were exposed to termites for 25 days in underground pits in Randomized Complete Block Design pattern with five replications. Results showed that lowest moisture gain was observed at a short time for drying with each method. Weight loss after termites' exposure was more in less dried sap and heartwood of either plant species. The practical implication of these results is discussed.
Keyword: Crateva adansonii,
Hygroscopicity,
Moisture content,
Populus deltoides,
Consumption,
Termites,
Field test
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