Structural, histochemical and chemical characterization of normal, tension and opposite wood of Subabul (Leucaena leucocephala (lam.) De wit.)

Structure, histochemistry and chemical composition of tension (TW), opposite (OW) and normal wood (NW) of Leucaena leucocephala have been studied using histological, histochemical and biochemical methods. TW vessels are longer and have a larger diameter than NW vessels, and the rays are shorter and...

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Published in:Wood science and technology 2013-07, Vol.47 (4), p.777-796
Main Authors: Pramod, S, Rao, Karumanchi S, Sundberg, Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Cellulose
Ceramics
Chemical composition
Composites
Galactose
galacturonic acid
Glass
Hemicellulose
Histochemistry
Leucaena leucocephala
Life Sciences
Lignin
Machines
Mannose
Manufacturing
Natural Materials
Organic chemistry
Original
Pectin
pectins
Processes
Structural analysis
Vessels
wood
Wood Science & Technology
Xylose
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Summary:Structure, histochemistry and chemical composition of tension (TW), opposite (OW) and normal wood (NW) of Leucaena leucocephala have been studied using histological, histochemical and biochemical methods. TW vessels are longer and have a larger diameter than NW vessels, and the rays are shorter and thinner. The G-layer replaced S3 and parts of S2 wall layers in TW fibres. TW further contained less lignin that also had a lower syringyl-to-guaiacyl ratio. The lignin was also more condensed. The content of α-cellulose was high in TW. TW contains hemicelluloses and pectins composed of more galactose, and less xylose, mannose, 4-O-methylglucuronic acid and galacturonic acid compared to that of OW. This study suggests that in the TW of Leucaena, the amount and composition of lignin, hemicelluloses and pectins differ considerably from that in OW and NW.
ISSN:0043-7719
1432-5225
1432-5225
DOI:10.1007/s00226-013-0528-9