Comparison of selected fuel and chemical content values for seven Populus hybrid clones

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Wood Fiber; (United States)

OSTI ID:5246005

Blankenhorn, P R; Bowersox, T W; Kuklewski, K M; Stimely, G L; Murphey, W K

Fuel and chemical content values were determined for seven Populus clones by component (wood, bark, and wood/bark specimens) and tissue age (1 to 8 years old). The fuel and chemical content values obtained included: gross heat of combustion, extractives, holocellulose, alpha-cellulose, lignin and ash. In general, analysis of the data for the wood, bark, and wood/bark specimens indicated that: 1) wood was higher in holocellulose and alpha-cellulose content than bark; 2) bark was higher in gross heat of combustion, lignin, extractive, and ash content values than wood; and 3) combined wood/bark fuel and chemical content values were usually between the individual values for the wood and bark. Statistical analyses indicated that significant differences existed within and among clones. Within the wood, bark, and wood/bark specimens, tissue age influenced the chemical content values more than the parentage. Potential chemical yields derived from the seven Populus hybrid clones investigated will depend on component and age with limited parentage effects. 15 references.

• Research Organization: Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park
• OSTI ID: 5246005
• Journal Information: Wood Fiber; (United States), Journal Name: Wood Fiber; (United States) Vol. 17:2; ISSN WOOFA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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