Applications of Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometry and Computer Assisted X-ray
Traditional methods of determining wood properties are time consuming and expensive, and as a result, have contributed relatively little to progress in improved product quality. We have developed two rapid assays, pyrolysis molecular beam mass spectroscopy for cell wall chemical composition and computer-assisted tomography x-ray densitometry for wood specific gravity, annual ring boundaries and within-ring specific gravity for loblolly pine and Populus.
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Author(s): Gerald A. Tuskan, Darrell West, Mark Davis, H. D. Bradshaw, Jr., David B. Neale
Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 2001
Section: Plenary Papers
