To maximize utilization of our forest resources, detailed knowledge of wood property
variation and the impacts this has on end-product performance is required at multiple scales …

This paper provides a review on the use of acoustics to measure stiffness of standing trees,
stems, and logs. An outline is given of the properties of wood and how these are related to …

Key message Strong genetic correlations were observed between Pilodyn measurement
and wood density, and between acoustic velocity and MFA. Combination of Pilodyn …

Abstract Development of optimal ways to predict juvenile wood stiffness, strength, and
stability using wood properties that can be measured with relative ease and low cost is a …

White spruce breeding has traditionally focused on genetic improvement for high
productivity, targeting mostly stem volume. However, new challenges, such as the effects of …

Acoustic time of flight and drill resistance (surrogates for wood stiffness and density,
respectively) were measured on 11,097 standing trees from 269 pollen-mix families of …

Abstract Knowledge of the genetic relationship between growth traits and wood properties is
critical for their simultaneous genetic improvement. We measured the height and diameter at …

Juvenile wood quality in Pinus radiata is affected by factors such as low density, stiffness,
and high microfibril angle, spiral grain, and shrinkage. Adverse genetic correlations between …

Genetic variation for wood quality traits and diameter growth for radiata pine (Pinus radiata
D. Don) at age 20/21 years was estimated from eight trials in Australia. The traits studied …

The characterization of poplar wood assumes a strategic position to increase the
competitiveness of the entire forest wood supply chain. From this aspect, the identification of …