Changes in fats and resins of Pinus radiata associated with heartwood formation

Richard W. Hemingway; W.E. Hillis

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Changes in fats and resins of Pinus radiata associated with heartwood formation

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Authors:

Richard W. Hemingway, W.E. Hillis

Year:

1971

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

APPITA 24(6):439-443

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Abstract

In an analysis of Australian grown P. radiata marked changes were found in the relative proportions and compositions of the resin acids, fatty acids, and fatty acid esters associated with heartwood formation. While the proportion of resin acids increased substantially in the heartwood, there was little change in resin acid composition from outer sapwood to inner heartwood. Extracts from wood of three large trees and samples of oleoresin from three small trees contained resin acids of similar composition.

Citation

Hemingway, Richard W.; Hillis, W.E. 1971. Changes in fats and resins of Pinus radiata associated with heartwood formation. APPITA 24(6):439-443