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1. Wood quality studies in second-growth western redcedar (Thuja plicata Donn.)

Creator:: DeBell, Jeffrey D.
Abstract:: Western redcedar (Thuja plicata Donn.) is a valuable commercial species found in the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada. This dissertation includes four papers focused on wood and stem characteristics of second-growth western redcedar, and how those characteristics vary within the stem or how they are influenced by cultural practices....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

2. Hydraulic properties of compression wood in branches and reoriented shoots of Douglas-fir (Psuedotsuga menziesii)

Creator:: Spicer, Rachel
Abstract:: Xylem anatomy is a strong determinant of water transport efficiency and is therefore an important component of the overall hydraulic strategy of any woody plant. However, in addition to its role in water transport, xylem also serves in mechanical support, and these two functions may represent conflicting design requirements. To...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis